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Seeking to round out the compelling story of the American West, best-selling Lakota author Joseph M. Marshall III brings a new slant to the traditional Western: historical fiction written from the Native American viewpoint. This riveting story takes place during the Battle of the Hundred in the Hand, otherwise known as the Fetterman Massacre of 1866. The story is told alternately through the eyes of Cloud, a dedicated Lakota warrior who fights alongside a young Crazy Horse, and Max Hornsby, a white pioneer who mistakes Cloud's redheaded wife for a captive. Beautifully written and reminiscent of the oral tradition, Hundred in the Hand brings new depth and dimension to the story of the battle and the Lakota people.

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For Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota people, historical trauma, chronically underfunded federal programs, and broken promises on the part of the US government have resulted in gaping health, educational, and economic disparities compared to the general population. Crazy Horse Weeps, offers a thorough historical overview of how South Dakota reservations have wound up in these tragic circumstances, showing how discrimination, a disorganized tribal government, and a devastating dissolution of Lakota culture by the US government have transformed the landscape of Native life. Yet these extraordinary challenges, Marshall argues, can be overcome. Focusing on issues of identity and authenticity, he uses his extensive experience in traditional Lakota wisdom to propose a return to traditional tribal values and to outline a plan for a hopeful future.

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This is an inspirational guide deeply rooted in Native American Lakota spirituality from a bestselling author. It features a moving, thought-provoking series of lessons that are passed down from the author's grandfather. These beautiful lessons explain how the art of perseverance is necessary in life, even through shadow and sadness. From bestselling Native American writer Joseph Marshall III, comes a beautifully packaged, inspirational guide deeply rooted in Lakota spirituality. When a young man's father dies, he turns to his wise grandfather for comfort. He shares his perspective on life, the perseverance it requires and the pleasure and pain of the journey. Filled with dialogue, stories and recollections, readers will draw comfort, knowledge and strength from the Grandfather's words - just as Marshall himself did.

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In the mythic tradition of the Lakota, the bow and arrow were more than just tools—they were symbols of flexibility and strength. In this treasury of teaching stories, history, and piercing cultural insights, storyteller and craftsman Joseph Marshall III considers the metaphor of the bow and arrow as a path to personal growth, better resilience, and a life lived with true integrity.

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