| Edition |
The complete edition. |
| Description |
xxxviii, 369 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm |
| Summary |
"Black Elk Speaks, the story of the Oglala Lakota visionary and healer Nicholas Black Elk (1863-1950) and his people during momentous twilight years of the nineteenth century, offers readers much more than a precious glimpse of a vanished time. Black Elk's searing visions of the unity of humanity and Earth, conveyed by John G. Neihardt, have made this book a classic that crosses multiple genres. Whether appreciated as the poignant tale of a Lakota life, a history of a Native nation, or an enduring spiritual testament, Black Elk Speaks is unforgettable"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 333-339) and index. |
| Contents |
The offering of the pipe -- Early boyhood -- The great vision -- The bison hunt -- At the soldier's town -- HIgh Horse's courting -- Wasichus in the hills -- The fight with Three Stars -- The rubbing out of Long Hair -- Walking the black road -- The killing of Crazy Horse -- Grandmother's land -- The compelling fear -- The horse dance -- The dog vision -- Heyoka ceremony -- The first cure -- The powers of the bison and the elk -- Across the Big Water -- The spirit journey -- The messiah -- Visions of the other world -- Bad trouble coming -- The butchering at Wounded Knee -- The end of the dream -- Author's postscript -- Transcript of letter from John G. Neihardt to Julius House, August 10, 1930 -- Gallery of the drawings by Standing Bear, Black Elk's friend -- Transcript of letter from John G. Neihardt to Nick Black Elk, 6 November 1930 --"A Great Indian Poet" from Of Making Many Books, June 20, 1931 -- "John G. Neihardt and Nicholas Black Elk" / by Raymond J. DeMallie -- "John G. Neihardt beyond Black Elk" / by Alexis N. Petri -- "Neihardt and Black Elk" / by Lori Utecht -- Comparison of the transcript and draft of "Origin of the Peace Pipe" -- Lakota words used in the text. |
| Subject |
Black Elk, 1863-1950.
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Black Elk, 1863-1950. (OCoLC)fst00039557
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Oglala Indians -- Biography.
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Oglala Indians -- Religion.
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Lakota Indians.
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HISTORY -- United States -- 19th Century.
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RELIGION -- Ethnic & Tribal.
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Oglala Indians. (OCoLC)fst01044467
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Oglala Indians -- Religion.
(OCoLC)fst01044479
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Lakota Indians. (OCoLC)fst01148316
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| Genre/Form |
Autobiographies. (OCoLC)fst01919894
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Biography. (OCoLC)fst01423686
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Autobiographies.
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| Added Author |
Neihardt, John G., 1881-1973.
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| ISBN |
9780803283916 (paperback) |
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0803283911 (paperback) |
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9780803283930 (epub) |
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9780803283947 (mobi) |
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9780803283923 |
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080328392X |
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0803283938 |
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0803283946 |
| Standard No. |
2013049580 |
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