Description:
Black Elk Speaks is the most widely-read Native American testimony of the last century and a key work in our understanding of American Indian traditions.In Black Elk, Lakota Visionary, Oldmeadow draws on recently discovered sources to present a major re-assessment of Black Elk's life and work. Oldmeadow's lively and readable account explores the holy man's mystical visions, his controversial engagement with Catholicism, and his attempts to preserve and revive ancestral Sioux beliefs and practices.
Review Quotes: "Black Elk stands out in bold relief. The dazzling clarity of his visions has incited the spiritually minded everywhere. Thank you Harry Oldmeadow for bringing us closer to the heart of Black Elk and his universal vision."--Kevin Locke, Lakota cultural ambassador, hoop-dancer, traditional storyteller, recording artist, and educator