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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

It is no wonder that the Indian held the animals to be his brothers. In his simple mind he regards the killing of certain of them for his sustenance to be an institution of the "Great Mystery." Therefore he kills them only as necessity and the exigencies of life demand, and not... Read Full Overview

That these Native American stories about animals were written by an Indian accounts largely, perhaps, for a certain quality differentiating them from others of their class. Many current stories of bird and beast show a wider knowledge of animals than do these under consideration... Read Full Overview

"Red Hunters And the Animal People" from Charles Eastman. Native American physician, writer, national lecturer, and reformer (1858-1939).

"And who is the grandfather of these silent people? Is it not the Great Mystery? For they know the laws of their life so well They must have for their Maker our Maker. Then they are our brothers " Thus spoke one of the philosophers and orators of the Red men. It is no wonder... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

It is no wonder that the Indian held the animals to be his brothers. In his simple mind he regards the killing of certain of them for his sustenance to be an institution of the "Great Mystery." Therefore he kills them only as necessity and the exigencies of life demand, and not... Read Full Overview

A harsh and hateful cry of a sudden broke the peace of a midsummer night upon the creek called Bear-runs-in-the-Lodge. It told many things to the Red hunter, who, though the hour was late, still sat beside the dying camp-fire, pulling away at his long-stemmed pipe. "Ugh " he... Read Full Overview

""Red Hunters And The Animal People"" is a book written by Charles A. Eastman and published in 1904. The book is a collection of stories and legends about the relationship between Native American hunters and the animals they hunted. Eastman, who was himself a Native American... Read Full Overview

""Red Hunters and the Animal People"" is a book written by Charles A. Eastman and first published in 1904. The book is a collection of stories and legends from the Native American tribes of the Great Plains, including the Sioux, the Crow, and the Blackfeet. The stories are told... Read Full Overview

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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview