The Wisdom of the Native Americans Including The Soul of an Indian and Other Writings of Ohiyesa and the Great Speeches of Red Jacket, Chief Joseph, and Chief Seattle

by Nerburn, Kent

• ISBN13: 9781577310792
• ISBN10: 1577310799
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-03-03
• Publisher: New World Library

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. This collection of writings from revered Native Americans offers timeless, meaningful lessons on living and learning.

Table of Contents

Introduction	ix
PART 1: THE WAYS OF THE NATIVE AMERICANS	1	(78)
The Ways of the Land	3	(6)
The Ways of Words and Silence	9	(4)
The Ways of Learning	13	(6)
The Ways of Living	19	(4)
The Ways of Leading Others	23	(6)
The Ways of the Heart	29	(4)
The Ways of Believing	33	(6)
The Betrayal of the Land	39	(8)
The Ways of Dying	47	(4)
The Passing of the Ways	51	(6)
The Ways of the White Man	57	(10)
The Ways of Civilization	67	(6)
Heed These Words	73	(6)
PART 2: THE SOUL OF AN INDIAN	79	(56)
Foreword	81	(4)
The Ways of the Spirit	85	(12)
The Ways of the People	97	(28)
The Coming of the White Ways	125	(10)
PART 3: THE WISDOM OF THE GREAT CHIEFS	135	(66)
Chief Red Jacket	137	(10)
Chief Joseph	147	(42)
Chief Seattle	189	(12)
Biographical Notes	201	(14)
Additional Notes	215	(2)
About the Editor	217