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Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher

The Epic Life and Immortal Photographs of Edward Curtis

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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 eighty 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 twenty 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. Bonus disc features Edward Curtis photographs. Adventurers, Explorers & Survival United States Biographies & Memoirs Indigenous Peoples Americas Latin America
Compelling History • Fascinating Biography • Incredible Documentation • Meticulous Research • Cultural Preservation

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Anyone who ever had a dream needs to read this book. I was left in awe that Curtis could accomplish the daunting task of preserving the customs, languages & sacred rituals of All of The Native American Indian tribes, in just one lifetime, and never took a cent for it. His passion is contagious...I was taken away... Did not want the journey to end. As the book said, the times finally caught up with him! Amazing!

A must listen !

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Egan captures the life of Curtis and all it’s complex layers in recording the historical achievements of our Native Americans. A must read !

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 Saddening

What 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 mention

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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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having seen the Curtis portraits for most all of my life, I knew he must have been an extraordinary photographer. I am in awe of his dedication, although mildly disappointed in his tunnel vision to the detrement of his family and friends. realizing what he accomplished in this lifetime's work, it is understandable.

now we know the rest of the story.

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What an amazing biography of Curtis Edwards. Her for the natives than any other man and had compassion. A must read

A life's work

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