The Life of William Apess, Pequot

“An important and timely biography. . . . Contributes significantly to the rediscovery of Apess.” — American Indian Culture and Research Journal

“Sheds light on the complicated and conflicted nature of nineteenth-century American society, particularly in relation to issues of race and citizenship.” — NAIS: Journal of the Native American and Indigenous Studies Association

“Gura makes a compelling case for ranking Apess among well-known nineteenth-century figures who shared his commitment to what we might now call social justice. . . . Make[s] the most of limited historical evidence to bring a truly exceptional figure to life.” — Journal of the Early Republic

“Gura’s work on Apess is truly groundbreaking, and I can’t imagine a biography, Lopenzima’s or any other, superseding it in Apess scholarship.”—American Indian Quarterly

“Engaging and well researched. . . . Sophisticated and accessible, especially as a work of Indian-white history.” — Reviews in American History

“An engaging, insightful, and thoroughly detailed biography.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Engaging well researched . . .sophisticated and accessible.” — - American History

“Well-researched and enlightening.” — Booklist

“This outstanding biography is essential reading for those interested in either Native American studies or American literature.” — Library Journal, starred review

“A readable book that belongs in all undergraduate collections.” — CHOICE