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Black Elk

The Life of an American Visionary

Joe Jackson

Explore the life of Black Elk, a Sioux figure whose story intersects with some of the most significant events of the American West. From the Little Bighorn to the Massacre at Wounded Knee, Black Elk saw it all, and Joe Jackson brings his story to vivid life in this sweeping biography. Discover the heroism, tragedy, and prophetic vision of this healer and holy man, as he navigates through an era of violence, adaptation, and endurance on the Great Plains. Winner of multiple awards, this is a true American epic that you won't want to miss.
Publish Date
2016-10-25T00:00:00.000Z
2016-10-25T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.21
ISBN
9781250141255
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
My obsession with Native American history books continues, and with Black Elk I’ve found my favorite one yet.      source