
Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher
The Epic Life and Immortal Photographs of Edward Curtis
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Narrated by:
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David Drummond
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By:
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Timothy Egan
At once an incredible adventure narrative and a penetrating biographical portrait, Egan's book tells the remarkable untold story behind Edward Curtis's iconic photographs, following him throughout Indian country from desert to rainforest as he struggled to document the stories and rituals of more than 80 tribes. Even with the backing of Theodore Roosevelt and J.P. Morgan, it took tremendous perseverance. The undertaking changed him profoundly, from detached observer to outraged advocate.
He would die penniless and unknown in Hollywood just a few years after publishing the last of his 20 volumes. But the charming rogue with the grade-school education had fulfilled his promise - his great adventure succeeded in creating one of America's most stunning cultural achievements.
PDF features Edward Curtis photographs.
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An amazing biography!
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If you could sum up Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher in three words, what would they be?
Compelling Unforgettable SaddeningWhat was one of the most memorable moments of Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher?
Recounting of Custer's Last Stand. Did he watch from the hillside?Have you listened to any of David Drummond’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
None that I can recall. This performance was magnificent, though the author must be given credit for putting together such a compelling story.Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
too many to mentionAny additional comments?
We have romanticized our treatment of the American Indian for so long, that we believe we actually treated them fairly.It is refreshing to hear the history of Curtis and of his dedication to his mission to portray an accurate history of a people our government was willfully destroying, culturally, if not in fact.
Best Story of the Vanishing American Indian
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now we know the rest of the story.
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A life's work
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the depth of the story
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History comes alive!
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The unprecedented photographer
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One of the Best Books
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