Books by Alexander Posey

Though he died at the age of thirty-four, the Muscogee (Creek) poet, journalist, and humorist Alexander Posey (1873-1908) was one of the most prolific and influential American Indian writers of his time. This title collects important works of Muscogee literature that includes nine stories, five orations, and nine works of oral tradition.

Muscogee (Creek) writer and humorist Alexander Posey (1873-1908) lived most of his short but productive life in the Muscogee Nation, in what is now Oklahoma. One of Posey's dearest subjects was the Oktahutche River, which he so loved that he gave it voice in his poem "Song of the Oktahutche". This title collects all of Posey's poetry.

In his brief but productive life, noted Muscogee (Creek) writer, humorist, and political activist Alexander Posey (1873-1908) became an influential political spokesperson, man of letters, and advocate for better conditions in Indian Territory. This book presents a collection of the journals and shorter autobiographical works of Posey.