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Black Elk Speaks
Black Elk Speaks
Author: John G. Neihardt
"O Six Powers of the World, hear me in my sorrow, for I may never call again ... O make my people live!" — In 1931, an old man, standing on Harney Mountain, raised his arms and spoke those words to an empty sky. — His name was Black Elk, warrior and medicine mane of the Oglala Sioux. From the Battle of Little Big Horn, which he witnessed as a boy...  more »
ISBN: 44293
Pages: 238
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Publisher: Pocket Books
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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