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100 1 _aNeihardt, John G.,
_d1881-1973
245 1 0 _aWhen the tree flowered
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-07-21
508 _aTim 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.)
520 _a"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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: The Macmillan Company, 1951
653 _aHistorical fiction
653 _aOglala Indians -- Fiction
856 4 _uhttps://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015066056907
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71247
999 _c111973
_d111973