Black Elk Speaks
The Complete Edition
Bison Books · Print & ebook · March 1, 2014
More than one million copies sold 2017 One Book One Nebraska selection “An American classic.”—Western Historical Quarterly Black Elk Speaks, the story of the Oglala Lakota visionary and healer Nicholas Black Elk (1863–1950) and his people during momentous twilight years of the nineteenth century, offers readers much more than a precious glimpse of a vanished time.
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- Who it’s for
- A reflective, readable edition with room to linger.
- Genres
- Indigenous Lives, 19th-Century America, Native American History
- Published
- Bison Books, March 1, 2014
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More than one million copies sold 2017 One Book One Nebraska selection “An American classic.”—Western Historical Quarterly Black Elk Speaks, the story of the Oglala Lakota visionary and healer Nicholas Black Elk (1863–1950) and his people during momentous twilight years of the nineteenth century, offers readers much more than a precious glimpse of a vanished time.
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Black Elk’s searing visions of the unity of humanity and Earth, conveyed by John G. Neihardt, have made this book a classic that crosses multiple genres. Whether appreciated as the poignant tale of a Lakota life, as a history of a Native nation, or as an enduring spiritual testament, Black Elk Speaks is unforgettable. Black Elk met the distinguished poet, writer, and critic John G. Neihardt in 1930 on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota and asked Neihardt to share his story with the world. Neihardt understood and conveyed Black Elk’s experiences in this powerful and inspirational message for all humankind. This complete edition features a new introduction by historian Philip J. Deloria and annotations of Black Elk’s story by renowned Lakota scholar Raymond J. DeMallie. Three essays by John G. Neihardt provide background on this landmark work along with pieces by Vine Deloria Jr., Raymond J. DeMallie, Alexis Petri, and Lori Utecht. Maps, original illustrations by Standing Bear, and a set of appendixes rounds out the edition.
Why This Clicks
A reflective, readable edition with room to linger.
Come here for
- Layered, accessible storytelling
- Contemplative keepsake appeal
Expect
- Sustained narrative flow
- A serious, giftable presentation
Where it sits
| Indigenous Lives | 89% |
|---|---|
| 19th-Century America | 36% |
| Native American History | 29% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- 19th-Century America
- Ethnic & Tribal Religions
- Authors
- John G. Neihardt, Philip J. Deloria, Vine Deloria Jr.
- Publisher
- Bison Books
- Published
- March 1, 2014
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- 19th-Century America