Heart of the Rock: The Indian Invasion of Alcatraz
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In 1969, Ricahrd Oakes and Adam Fortunate Eagle, then known as Adam Nordwall, instigated an invasion of Alcatraz by American Indians. From the mainland, Fortunate Eagle orchestrated the events, but they assumed an uncontrollable life of their own. Fortunate Eagle provides an intimate memoir of the occupation and the events leading up to it. Accompanied by a variety of photographs capturing the people, places, and actions involved, Heart of the...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0806139897
ISBN13:9780806139890
Release Date:October 2008
Publisher:University of Oklahoma Press
Length:232 Pages
Weight:0.75 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 6.0" x 8.9"
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A compelling local and modern history
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
HEART OF THE ROCK comes from an author who in 1969, along with Richard Oakes, instigated an invasion of Alcatraz Island by American Indians. This occupation of a once-famous federal prison remains a powerful contemporary action in Native history and culture, and HEART OF THE ROCK provides an intimate memoir of the occupation the author helped orchestrate. Photos and personal insights make for a compelling local and modern history.
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