Native American Wisdom (Classic Wisdom Collections)

George E. Hyde

ISBN 10: 0931432782 / ISBN 13: 9780931432781

Published by New World Library, 1993

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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. We recognize the philosophy of the original Americans as coming from the earth we walk on, from those who preceded us. As we read the wisdom of these peoples, it is possible to feel a reconnection with our land and ourselves. This beautiful collection of the best of Native American wisdom features the thoughts of Chief Joseph, Sitting Bull, Red Cloud, Black Elk, Ohiyesa, and many others on Native American ways of living, learning, and dying. Taken from orations, recorded observations of life and social affairs, and other first-person testimonies, this book selects a wide range of Native American wisdom and distills it to its essence in short, digestible quotes that are meaningful and timeless -- perhaps even more timely now than when they were written. A collection of quotations by Native Americans divided into eleven categories, including the ways of learning, the ways of living, and the ways of the white man, with historical background. We ship daily from Oregon.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Native American Wisdom (Classic Wisdom Collections)
• Publisher: New World Library
• Publication Date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0931432782
• ISBN 13: 9780931432781
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: As New
• Dimensions: 4.98W x 7.32H x 0.59D inches 4.98 inches width by 7.32 inches height by 0.59 inches depth
• Weight: 6.984 ounces

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Synopsis

We recognize the philosophy of the original Americans as coming from the earth we walk on, from those who preceded us. As we read the wisdom of these peoples, it is possible to feel a reconnection with our land and ourselves. This beautiful collection of the best of Native American wisdom features the thoughts of Chief Joseph, Sitting Bull, Red Cloud, Black Elk, Ohiyesa, and many others on Native American ways of living, learning, and dying. Taken from orations, recorded observations of life and social affairs, and other first-person testimonies, this book selects a wide range of Native American wisdom and distills it to its essence in short, digestible quotes that are meaningful and timeless -- perhaps even more timely now than when they were written.

Reviews

The compilers of these fascinating quotations have placed side by side both familiar and obscure pieces of Native American philosophical and religious thought. Arranged by topic, the quotations give the general reader or the serious student a layered depth of insight into Native American ethos. Growing up, learning, everyday living, faith, morals, ecology, as well as Western civilization receive comment from historical and contemporary Native American political and spiritual leaders. Readers will be challenged intellectually and touched emotionally by these succinct remarks. Teachers will find the arrangement of the book very convenient for reference and starting discussions. Serious students will find the historical and biographical notes most helpful. This volume's overall appeal will make it useful for YAs, too.
- Bruce Alan Hanson, Wayzata East Junior High Sch. Lib., Minn.
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