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Title:

The wisdom of the native Americans : including the Soul of an Indian and other writings of Ohiyesa and the great speeches of Chief Red Jacket, Chief Joseph, and Chief Seattle / compiled and edited by Kent Nerburn.

Publisher:

MJF Books,

Copyright Date:

2009, c1999

Description:

xix, 216 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.

Subject:

Indian philosophy--North America.
Speeches, addresses, etc., Indian--North America.
Indians of North America--Quotations.
Indian philosophy.
Indians of North America.
Speeches, addresses, etc., Indian.
North America.
Quotations.

Other Authors:

Nerburn, Kent, 1946-

Contents:

Chief Seattle. ch. 20. ways of the Native Americans -- ch. 1. The ways of the land -- ch. 2. The ways of words and silence -- ch. 3. The ways of learning -- ch. 4. The ways of living -- ch. 5. The ways of leading others -- ch. 6. The ways of the heart -- ch. 7. The ways of believing -- ch. 8. The betrayal of the land -- ch. 9. The ways of dying -- ch. 10. The passing of the ways -- ch. 11. The ways of the white man -- ch. 12. The ways of civilization -- ch. 13. Heed these words -- pt. 2. The soul of an Indian -- ch. 14. Foreword -- ch. 15. The ways of the spirit -- ch. 16. The ways of the people -- ch. 17. The coming of the white ways -- pt. 3. The wisdom of the great chiefs -- ch. 18. Chief Red Jacket -- ch. 19. Chief Joseph -- ch. 20. Chief Seattle.

Summary:

These thought-provoking teachings from respected Native American leaders and thinkers provide a connection with the land, the environment, and the simple beauties of life.

ISBN:

1567319939 (hc)
9781567319934 (hc)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)793376255

LCCN:

2009925485

Locations:

RTPA135 -- J.J. Hands Library (Lohrville)

AAPF906 -- Ottumwa Public Library (Ottumwa)