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Black Elk Vision: A Lakota Story of the Sacred

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Black Elk Vision By John G. Neihardt Black Elk S Vision: A Lakota Story

Black Elk's Vision: A Lakota Story

by S. D. Nelson

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Language	:	English
File size	:	21761 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	52 pages
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A Powerful and Moving Account of the Life and Visions of a Lakota Holy Man

Black Elk Vision is a powerful and moving account of the life and visions of Black Elk, a Lakota holy man who lived through some of the most tumultuous times in American history.

Black Elk was born in 1863 on the Lakota reservation in South Dakota. He was a member of the Oglala Lakota tribe, and his father was a chief. Black Elk grew up in a traditional Lakota way of life, and he was taught the sacred ceremonies and rituals of his people.

In 1876, Black Elk fought in the Battle of the Little Bighorn, where he witnessed the death of his father. The battle was a turning point in Lakota history, and it marked the beginning of the end of the Lakota way of life.

After the battle, Black Elk returned to the reservation and began to have visions. In his visions, he saw the future of the Lakota people, and he was given instructions on how to help them. Black Elk became a holy man, and he spent the rest of his life teaching the Lakota people about their culture and traditions.

Black Elk Vision is a powerful and moving account of the life and visions of a Lakota holy man. It is a book that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

Praise for Black Elk Vision

"Black Elk Vision is a masterpiece of Native American literature. It is a powerful and moving account of the life and visions of a Lakota holy man who lived through some of the most tumultuous times in American history."

- Vine Deloria, Jr., author of Custer Died for Your Sins

"Black Elk Vision is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the Lakota people and their culture. It is a powerful and moving account of the life and visions of a holy man who dedicated his life to helping his people."

- Joseph M. Marshall III, author of The Lakota Way: Stories and Lessons from a Lakota Elder

"Black Elk Vision is a classic of Native American literature. It is a powerful and moving account of the life and visions of a holy man who witnessed some of the most important events in Lakota history. Black Elk's visions offer a unique glimpse into the Lakota worldview and their understanding of the sacred."

- Philip J. Deloria, author of Playing Indian