Synopses & Reviews
The image of a Native American on horseback has become ingrained in the American consciousness. But the Plains Indians and the horse were not always inseparable. Once, Native Americans used dogs to help carry their goods, and even after the Spaniards introduced the horse to the Americas, horses were considered so valuable that the Spanish would not allow the Indians to have them. But soon horses escaped from Spanish settlements, and Native Americans quickly learned how valuable the horse could be as a hunting mount, beast of burden, and military steed. Follow the story of this transformative partnership, starting in the early sixteenth century and continuing today.
Review
"Certain to draw readers who are interested in Native American history or horses, making it a good choice for middle level collections."--School Library Journal, starred review and#160; "Simple language and clear organization help readers fully engage with the material."--Horn Book and#160; "Very well done; and important resource."--Kirkus and#160;"Thoroughly entertaining . . . readers will easily sit back and enjoy the fun."--Booklist
Synopsis
The tradition of horses in Native American culture, depicted through images, essays, and quotes. For many Native Americans, each animal and bird that surrounded them was part of a nation of its own, and none was more vital to both survival and culture than the horse.
Synopsis
From the award-winning nonfiction team that brought you The Buffalo and the Indians comes a new companion work that tells of the transformative period in the early 16th century when the Spaniards introduced horses to the Great Plains, and how horses became, and remain, a key part of the Plains Indians' culture.
About the Author
The National Museum of the American Indian is part of the Smithsonian Institution and speaks on diverse subjects, including native artistic traditions. Emil Her Many Horses (Oglala Lakota) is an associate curator at the National Museum of the American Indian and the lead curator for Our Universes, one of the museum's four inaugural exhibitions. Her Many Horses lives in Washington, D.C. George Horse Capture (A'aninin) grew up on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation in north-central Montana. He worked for the National Museum of the American Indian for 11 years, most recently as the senior counselor to the director. He retired in 2005, returning to Fort Belknap with his wife, Kay-Karol Horse Capture.