The Soul of the Indian

Focusing on the life of a Native American physician and reformer, the book highlights his dual heritage of Santee Sioux and Anglo-American descent. It details his activism in politics and American Indian rights, emphasizing his efforts to enhance youth welfare through the establishment of 32 Native American YMCA chapters and his role in founding the Boy Scouts of America. Notably, he is recognized as the first Native American author to present American history from an indigenous perspective, offering a unique narrative in the historical discourse.