Synopses & Reviews
Told from a Native American point of view, Black Elkandrsquo;s Vision provides a unique perspective on American history. From recounting the visions Black Elk had as a young boy, to his involvement in the battles of Little Big Horn and Wounded Knee, as well as his journeys to New York City and Europe with Buffalo Billandrsquo;s Wild West Show, this biographical account of Black Elkandmdash;an Oglala Lakota medicine man who lived from 1863 to 1950andmdash;follows him from childhood through adulthood.
About the Author
S. D. Nelson is a member of the Standing Rock Sioux tribeand#160;of the Dakotas. He has written three previous childrenandrsquo;s books for Abrams. He lives in Flagstaff, Arizona.