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Post by brownmouse on Nov 13, 2018 10:14:23 GMT -8
Kathleen O'Neal Gear has written a series of fictional historic novels set in pre-Columbian America. I like her work, too.
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Post by walkswithblackflies on Nov 20, 2018 13:02:56 GMT -8
Maybe contact those tribes directly? At least the ones that are not extinct. Visiting some of those tribes on their reservations would be awesome. I bet they would love to have visitors that are interested in their story. Let us know if you do!! Agreed. You might find they also have internet or Facebook pages where you can ask questions.
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Post by tipiwalter on Nov 20, 2018 18:43:09 GMT -8
I think anyone who lives outdoors and backpacks on the North American continent will inevitably be drawn to the people who came before and their culture and spirituality. Some of my favorite Lakota books are--- "Fools Crow" by Thomas E Mails---and his "Fools Crow: Wisdom and Power." "Lame Deer: Seeker of Visions" by Richard Erdoes. See excerpt--- teacherspace.swindsor.k12.ct.us/staff/dstjean/documents/gfsjohnlamedeer.pdfAnd of course--- "Where White Men Fear to Tread" by Russell Means.
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Post by hikerjer on Nov 22, 2018 19:00:56 GMT -8
"Fools Crow" by Thomas E Mails---and his "Fools Crow: Wisdom and Power." Interesting. The only book I was aware of titled "Fools Crow" is by James Welch, a literature professor (until his death) at the University of Montana and member of the Blackfoot tribe. In his book Welch describes the exploits of a young Blackfoot warrior (his name derives from his tricking the Crows on a raid) and details the declining years of the Blackfoot dominance on the northern plains culminating in the horrendous massacre of an innocent band of Blackfeet on the Marias River in Montana. Like all of Welch's books, it's an excellent, but disturbing, read. I'll have to look into Mail's book. Never even heard of it. Sounds interesting. Thanks
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Post by tipiwalter on Nov 22, 2018 20:49:40 GMT -8
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Post by tipiwalter on Nov 22, 2018 20:56:18 GMT -8
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Post by nerdoftheherd on Dec 26, 2018 21:32:44 GMT -8
hello, first post. The best books for each tribe will likely be carried by the tribe themselves and available wherever they sell them. I quit reading the works of immigrant scholars unless they are supported... though some have been fascinating. Some state and federal parks honoring our tribes such as buffalo jumps and other historic sites may or may not have tribe supported works. When it comes to the old testament I would trust the Rabbi and the Torah; when it comes to native history... you got it.
I'm retired but spent many years working with tribal members that have incredible and horrifying stories. This is our history as a nation... who we are so to speak. The first and last 'free' people on this continent.
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Post by tigger on Dec 27, 2018 9:51:32 GMT -8
Welcome nerd to our herd...
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Post by nerdoftheherd on Dec 27, 2018 19:01:36 GMT -8
tigger! thanks
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Post by hikerjer on Dec 28, 2018 12:05:13 GMT -8
Always glad to see a new member post. Welcome from the Big Sky country (Montana). I think you will prove to be a valuable addition to our membership. Stick around.
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Post by starwalker on Dec 28, 2018 22:56:22 GMT -8
The late Robert Conley, a member of the Oklahoma Cherokee tribe, has written many good books, both fiction and non-fiction about the Cherokees. He was an excellent writer.
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Post by plaidman on Jan 29, 2019 14:02:55 GMT -8
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