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The Wisdom of the Native Americans

by Kent Nerburn

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The teachings of the Native Americans provide a connection with the land, the environment, and the simple beauties of life. This collection of writings from revered Native Americans offers timeless, meaningful lessons on living and learning. Taken from writings, orations, and recorded observations of life, this book selects the best of Native American wisdom and distills it to its essence in short, digestible quotes-perhaps even more timely now than when they were first written. In addition to the short passages, this edition includes the complete Soul of an Indian, as well as other writings by Ohiyesa (Charles Alexander Eastman), one of the great interpreters of American Indian thought, and three great speeches by Chiefs Joseph, Seattle, and Red Jacket.… (more)
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Very moving. The words of these noble men evoke shame, remorse and disbelief of my ancestors. ( )
  DonaldPowell | Feb 5, 2019 |
This book is both interesting and insightful. The wisdom applies today just as it did when the words were origionally said. ( )
  dswaddell | May 13, 2010 |
This isn't exactly a story, per se, it's more of a collection of various quotes and speeches. It's a very interesting book. I liked it a lot, despite the fact that I'm not Native American. 4 out of 5 history books that only told 'the white man's' side of the story. ( )
  oxlena | Sep 11, 2009 |
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The teachings of the Native Americans provide a connection with the land, the environment, and the simple beauties of life. This collection of writings from revered Native Americans offers timeless, meaningful lessons on living and learning. Taken from writings, orations, and recorded observations of life, this book selects the best of Native American wisdom and distills it to its essence in short, digestible quotes-perhaps even more timely now than when they were first written. In addition to the short passages, this edition includes the complete Soul of an Indian, as well as other writings by Ohiyesa (Charles Alexander Eastman), one of the great interpreters of American Indian thought, and three great speeches by Chiefs Joseph, Seattle, and Red Jacket.

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