""A Tepee in His Front Yard: A Biography of H. T. Cowley"" is a book written by Clifford M. Drury that chronicles the life of H.T. Cowley, a Native American man who lived in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. The book explores Cowley's experiences growing up on the Yakama Indian Reservation, his education at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, and his work as a teacher and advocate for Native American rights. The title of the book refers to Cowley's unique decision to build a traditional tepee in his front yard as a way to reconnect with his cultural heritage. Throughout the book, Drury provides insight into Cowley's life and the challenges he faced as a Native American man in a society that often marginalized and oppressed his people. The book is a compelling portrait of one man's journey to reclaim his identity and promote cultural understanding and respect.A Tepee in His Front Yard: A Biography of H. T. Cowley One of the Four Founders of the City of Spokane, Washington.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.