Autorentext

The son of a Turtle Clan sachem chief and respected medicine man, Ted Williams grew up on the Tuscarora Indian Reservation near Niagara Falls, New York, in the 1930s and l940s.

Klappentext

A landmark work of Native American literature, The Reservation offers a richly textured portrait of Tuscarora life in western New York during the 1940s and 50s. Drawing on personal memory, community stories, and the traditions of oral storytelling, Ted C. Williams weaves a series of interconnected narratives that bring to life the people, humor, hardships, and enduring spirit of the Tuscarora Nation. Through vivid characters and unforgettable anecdotes, Williams preserves the voices of a generation whose experiences might otherwise have been lost. Featuring the author's illustrations and a new introduction by Eric Gansworth, this classic volume remains an essential contribution to Native American literature.