The Thomas Indian School and the Irredeemable Children of New York |
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| Author:
| Burich, Keith R. |
| Series title: | The Iroquois and Their Neighbors Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8156-3436-2 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2016 |
| Publisher: | Syracuse University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $29.95 |
Book Description:
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The story of the Thomas Indian School is the story of the Iroquois people and the suffering and despair of the children who found themselves trapped in an institution from which there was little chance for escape. In this essential book, Burich offers new and important insights into the role and nature of boarding schools and their destructive effect on generations of indigenous populations.
The story of the Thomas Indian School is the story of the Iroquois people and the suffering and despair of the children who found themselves trapped in an institution from which there was little chance for escape. In this essential book, Burich offers new and important insights into the role and nature of boarding schools and their destructive effect on generations of indigenous populations.