First People, First Voices (Heritage) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0802065627 ISBN 13: 9780802065629

Publisher: University of Toronto Press, 1984

Synopsis

An anthology of writings from the seventeenth century to the present designed to show the beginnings and development in Canada of an Indian literary tradition in English.

About this title

Review:

'The reader will be exposed to some of the finest in the rich oral tradition of Indians, but in the reading will develop a better understanding of Indian history and the emotions felt by them at the various stages of their interactions with Euro-Canadians.'

- D. Bruce Sealy - The History and Social Science Teacher

'There are things in this book so poignant they take your breath away...a vision of life that is transcendant...an extraordinary book, full of bravery and wonder.'

- M.T. Kelly - Globe and Mail

'This collection of speeches, letters, poems, diaries, journals, prayers, petitions, songs and drama vividly reflects the humanity, vision, and eloquence of the Canadian Indian.'

- Anita Simand - Ottawa Citizen

About the Author:

Penny Petrone is retired from the Faculty of Education, Lakehead University. She is the editor of First People, First Voices, a collection of Native writing in English.

About this edition

• Publisher: University of Toronto Press
• Publication date: 1984
• ISBN 10: 0802065627
• ISBN 13: 9780802065629
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 256
• Editor: Petrone Penny