The Wisdom of the Native Americans

The Wisdom of the Native Americans
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Publisher : New World Library
Total Pages : 240
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ISBN-10 : 9781577312970
ISBN-13 : 157731297X
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Book Synopsis The Wisdom of the Native Americans by : Kent Nerburn

Download or read book The Wisdom of the Native Americans written by Kent Nerburn and published by New World Library. This book was released on 2010-10-06 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The teachings of the Native Americans provide a connection with the land, the environment, and the simple beauties of life. This collection of writings from revered Native Americans offers timeless, meaningful lessons on living and learning. Taken from writings, orations, and recorded observations of life, this book selects the best of Native American wisdom and distills it to its essence in short, digestible quotes — perhaps even more timely now than when they were first written. In addition to the short passages, this edition includes the complete Soul of an Indian, as well as other writings by Ohiyesa (Charles Alexander Eastman), one of the great interpreters of American Indian thought, and three great speeches by Chiefs Joseph, Seattle, and Red Jacket.


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