TY  - BOOK
AU  - Neihardt,John G.
TI  - When the tree flowered
AV  - PS 
PY  - 2023///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Historical fiction
KW  - Oglala Indians -- Fiction
N1  - Release date is 2023-07-21; Tim Lindell, Krista Zaleski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.); Originally published; United States: The Macmillan Company, 1951
N2  - "When the Tree Flowered: An Authentic Tale of the Old Sioux World" by John G. Neihardt is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. The narrative explores the life and culture of the Sioux people, primarily through the eyes of an old man named Eagle Voice, who recounts his memories of a time when the Sioux thrived, illustrating the richness of their traditions, relationships, and the challenges they faced.   The opening of the book introduces us to a desolate landscape, where the warmth of a tepee contrasts sharply with the cold outside. Inside, the old man Eagle Voice engages with a younger listener, sharing nostalgic tales that reflect on the past glory and traditions of the Sioux. His storytelling blends humor and wisdom as he reminisces about his childhood, the importance of community values, and his experiences growing up amidst the struggles for survival against the encroaching influences of outsiders. This encapsulation sets the stage for a rich exploration of Sioux identity, cultural practices, and the generational passage of stories that affirm their way of life and resilience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015066056907
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71247
ER  -