He has questioned whether Neihardt's account is accurate and fully represents the views or words of Black Elk. The Indiana University professor Raymond DeMallie, who has studied the Lakota by cultural and linguistic resources, published "The Sixth Grandfather" in 1985 including the original transcripts of the conversations with Black Elk, plus his own introduction, analysis and notes. They have questioned the accuracy of the account, which has elements of a collaborative autobiography, spiritual text, and other genres. While the book is lauded by non-Native audiences, and has been inspirational to many New Age groups, some Lakota people and Native American scholars do not consider the book to be representative of Lakota beliefs. Neihardt also states that Black Elk shared some of the Oglala rituals which he had performed as a healer, and that two men developed a close friendship. Neihardt writes that Black Elk told him of his visions, including one in which he saw himself as a "sixth grandfather" - the spiritual representative of the earth and of mankind. Neihardt recounts that Black Elk invited him back for interviews. His intention was to talk to someone who had participated in the Ghost Dance. Neihardt and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Black Elk spoke in Lakota and Black Elk's son, Ben Black Elk, who was present during the talks, translated his father's words into English. Black Elk Speaks: Being the Life Story of a Holy Man of the Oglala Sioux by John G. Once there, Neihardt interviews the holy man and takes down his story, which included at age 13, being part of the Battle of the Little Big Horn, and later surviving the 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre. Neihardt, an American poet and Nebraska poet-laureate, received the necessary permission from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to go to the Pine Ridge Reservation.to meet an Oglala Lakota medicine man named Black Elk. Light tide lines to upper and lower margins of pages throughout. Previous owner's signature in ink to front free endpaper. Significant sunning and moisture stains to boards. Burgundy cloth-covered boards with gilt teepee to front and gilt title to spine. Illustrated with color decorations to title page and fifteen color and black and white plates by Standing Bear. Book must be returned and buyer pays for return shipping.Hardcover. Small page tear upper inside right next to illustration.SHIPPING: USPS Media Mail with Tracking Confirmation.TERMS OF SALE: I accept PayPal.If your offer is accepted, I request immediate payment on item.I accept returns within 30 days of buyer receiving the book. I did not want to erase marks for fear of leaving big smudges everywhere. Prior owner wrote and underlined in pencil throughout book pages. Lower 2 and a 1/4 inch paper split inside back board - minor. Front board inside paper has separated - webbing visible - attaching front board to book. Three inches by 1/2 inch impression along back outside cover. Spine has sunlight fade, book title, author and publisher name are not shiny bright. Hardcover has past water spot lower bottom spine extending a bit on each side along bottom front and back. He saw his people put on reservations - no more teepees.Condition: Book does not have dust jacket. Black Elk traveled with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show (even to Europe). All this was communicated through drawings by Standing Bear and a translator. Bound in publishers crimson cloth stamped in gilt. Dust Jacket Included - First edition, first printing. Black Elk dreamt of the Little Big Horn battle before it occurred and prophesied Crazy Horse' death. Disponibile su - William Morrow & Company, New York - 1932 - First Edition. Imagine John Neihardt encountering this man for the first time and hearing his story. There are 280 pages.I read Black Elk Speaks more than 30 years ago (not this copy) and was completely blown away. Neihardt that relates the life of Black Elk, a member of the Ogalala band of the Lakota Native Americans. Book is known for its incredible illustrations by Standing Bear. Black Elk Speaks (1932) is a book written by John G. Book features burgundy hardcover with embossed gold colored teepee on front. Published in 1932 by William Morrow of New York. Rare First Edition First Printing of Black Elk Speaks by John G.
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