The Sixth Grandfather: Black Elk's Teachings Given to John G. Neihardt

In Black Elk Speaks and When the Tree Flowered, John C. Neihardt recorded the teachings of the Oglala holy man Black Elk, who had, in a vision, seen himself as the "sixth grandfather," the spiritual representative of the earth and of mankind. Raymond J. DeMallie makes available for the first time the transcripts from Neihardt's interviews with Black Elk in 1931 and 1944, which formed the basis for the two books. His introduction offers new insights into the life of Black Elk.

Author: R. Demallie
Publisher: Bison
Published: 10/01/1985
Pages: 462
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.40w x 1.10d
ISBN13: 9780803265646
ISBN10: 0803265646
BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Ethnic Studies | American | Native American Studies
- Religion | General