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Counting Coup: Becoming a Crow Chief on the Reservation and Beyond
by Joseph Medicin Crow

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Trained as a warrior by his grandfather, Joseph Medicine Crow, the last traditional chief of the Crow tribe, went on to fight in World War II, earn a doctorate, and, in his 90s, lectured at colleges and addressed the United Nations on the subject of peace. Photos.

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Picture a Crow Indian elder, his wizened eyes catching yours in the ancient flicker of firelight. His mesmerizing stories span the ages, from Custer to World War II to the 21st Century. He is the last traditional chief of his people. He is over 90 years old. Now picture that same man lecturing at colleges nationwide, and addressing the United Nations on the subject of peace. National Geographic presents the amazing life story of Joseph Medicine Crow, the man who begins life as Winter Man. Trained as a warrior by his grandfather, Yellowtail, he bathes in icy rivers and endures the ceremony of "counting coup"--facing fierce combat with an enemy Sioux boy. An operation at the local hospital brings the young Crow face-to-face with his worst fears: a Sioux, a ghost, and a wh
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780792253914
Subtitle:
Becoming a Crow Chief on the Reservation and Beyond
With:
Viola, Herman
Author:
Viola, Herman
Author:
Crow, Joseph Medicine
With:
Viola, Herman
Publisher:
National Geographic Society
Subject:
Indians of north america
Subject:
Biography & Autobiography - General
Subject:
Children's 12-Up - Biography / Autobiography
Subject:
Biography & Autobiography - People of Color
Subject:
Kings and rulers
Subject:
Crow indians
Subject:
Biography & Autobiography - Cultural Heritage
Subject:
Biography & Autobiography : General
Copyright:
2006
Publication Date:
February 2006
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
128
Dimensions:
858x632x63 70
Age Level:
05-09
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