Synopses & Reviews
Ohiyesa, a Dakota Indian also known as Charles Alexander Eastman, is one of Americas most fascinating and overlooked individuals. Born in Minnesota in 1858, he obtained postgraduate degrees and advised U.S. presidents before returning to traditional living in native forests. This beautifully packaged reissue contains Ohiyesas insights on spirit, the human experience, and white cultures impact on Native American culture.
Table of Contents
Introduction --Foreword --ch. 1. Theways of the spirit --Thegreat mystery --Thetemple of nature --Thepower of silence --Thepresence of spirit --Poverty and simplicity --Nature and solitude --Theimportance of prayer --Theappreciation of beauty --Themiracle of the ordinary --ch. 2. Theways of the people --Theteaching of children --Thegreat song of creation --Thechild's first lessons --Therole of the elders --Alife of service --Thebeauty of generosity --Order, etiquette, and decorum --Themoral strength of women --Thesacredness of honor --Thehonor of warfare --Respect for justice --Thedisgrace of lying and thievery --Friendship --Bravery and courage --Thereality of psychic powers --Themeaning of death --ch. 3. Thecoming of the white ways --Theeffect of the white religion --Thehypocrisy of the christians among us --Thetrue spirit of Jesus --Christian civilization --Lament for a lost vision --Thegift of my people --Afterword.