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Black Elk Speaks
Black Elk Speaks
Author: John G. Neihardt
"O MAKE MY PEOPLE LIVE!"  In 1931, an old man, standing on Harney Mountain, raised his arms and spoke those words to the empty sky. His name was Black Elk, warrior and medicine man of the Oglala Sioux. From the Battle of the Little Big Horn, which he witnessed as a boy of 13, to the last terrible ma...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780671821449
ISBN-10: 067182144X
Publication Date: 2/3/1978
Pages: 238
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Publisher: Pocket
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
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roadrunr61 avatar reviewed Black Elk Speaks on + 4 more book reviews
An insightful look into Native American history! Shortly before the massacre at Little Big Horn, a Lakota Sioux Indian named Black Elk had a powerful vision of the great changes awaiting his people in their native land. Years later, his words were transcribed at the Pine Ridge Reservation by his friend John G. Neihardt, a writer and critic with an intense, compassionate interest in American Indian culture and religion. The resulting book, Black Elk Speaks, has become universally recognized as both a timeless spiritual autobiography and a compelling first-hand account of Native American history during one of its most tumultuous periods. Black Elk's words, which convey his people's history from the inside, are a testament to the enduring spirit of America's Native peoples.
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Excellent book! Recommended for those who are interested in real Oglala spiritual practice

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