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LAME DEER, SEEKER OF VISIONS BY RICHARD ERDOES DOWNLOAD FREE BookRags | 9781628504552 | | | | | Lame Deer, Seeker of Visions by John Lame Deer and Richard Erdoes What follows, is an account of a vision of the oneness of life that John experienced during a Yuwipi ceremony. Then he explains himself and why his people think and feel the way they do. Strange that I have never wanted to see the country a real live self-confessed witch on the Isle of Man told me that had some connection for me. Error rating book. Must redeem within 90 days. He tells us every thing about his life, the times he was victimized as well as the times he was wrong. But, what do I know? But there is an immense difference between the two kinds of symbols. The white world was closing in, making it hard for his father to survive as a rancher. Of course, Lame Deer wasn't asking me to believe him. There are so many examples to illustrate this. He has demolished so much misinformation and so many stereotypes about Indians and their values and ways of life that we should be ashamed of how little we have actually known of all that he has to tell us. If you doubt me it's because you're too stupid to see a good thing The most important message of this book: You don't need to be a saint to be close to the Spirit, you can be yourself. Man with the Rocks. Lame Deer said that if buffalo were used in bullfighting, the cocky matadors would promptly be trampled and gored into extinction. Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States. Jesus' crucifixion and the Sioux's sun Seeker of Visions by Richard Erdoes have two things in common: attitude and sacrificial pain. If you're open to it, Lame Deer's voice can change you. Dec 22, Jeff rated it it was amazing. Enriched Classics offer readers accessible editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and commentary. A diverse, thriving prairie ecosystem was replaced with monocultures of destructive sub-intelligent exotic species. However, this is not a coming-of-age tale from one man to another, but a "medicine man" to another culture: Native American spirituality is real, cohesive, and valuable; respect it and at least don't destroy it. Lame Deer wanted to tell the world about Lakota ways and get this all written down to preserve it for the Lame Deer to come of his own people. Jun 05, Lacey Reah rated it it was amazing. I've read a lot of mystically minded, "authentic" native american Lame Deer, and while I have enjoyed a lot of them, this one really hit me where it counts. Also, don't destroy the Black Hills sacred ground with more mountain-marring statues, even of Crazy Horse. He lived with his grandparents until he was 6 or 7, after which he was placed in a day school near the family until age fourteen. He often participated in American Indian Movement events, including sit-ins at the Black Hills, land legally belonging to the Lakota that had been taken back by the United States government after the discovery of gold. He clearly recognizes the challenges ahead of his people - and the white man's. As Lame Deer observes, "The elk is an athlete. Apr 13, Matt rated it it was amazing Shelves: non-fiction. Jul Seeker of Visions by Richard Erdoes, Addicted to Books rated it it was amazing Shelves: native-americanchildhood-booksa-memoirs-bios. Lame Deer's mother died of tuberculosis in Seeker of Vision The story he tells is one of harsh youth and reckless manhood, sho Lame Deer Storyteller, rebel, medicine man, Lame Deer was born Seeker of Visions by Richard Erdoes a century ago on the Seeker of Visions by Richard Erdoes Reservation in South Dakota. I can't remember exactly the words she used I was 18 at the time - long time ago! I recommend this book highly. Then, Lame Deer examines the modern white American world and describes it from his standpoint. Jun 06, Judi rated it really liked it. I'm surprised so few people have heard about it. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or Seeker of Visions by Richard Erdoes, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. I'm a Seeker of Visions by Richard Erdoes This is a must read all the way through. Inhoudsopgave Alone on the Hilltop. Lame Deer, Seeker of Visions He lives in New Mexico. No additional import charges at delivery! Taxes may be applicable at checkout. Sometimes the family is so moved to give away all their things--tables, chairs, beds, everything, until their house is empty. There are 1 items available. Quite understandably, he and others are very cagey about revealing details of native traditions and spiritual world-view to wasicu, no matter how well-meaning they may be. You know I'm not better and wiser than other men. Apr 07, Sara Modig rated it really liked it Shelves: filosofi. However, this is not a coming-of-age tale from one man to another, but a "medicine man" to another culture: Native American spirituality is real, cohesive, and valuable; respect it and at least don't destroy it. Humor is a novel instrument, which John Lame Deer wields incredibly well. Aug 25, Stefan Emunds rated it it was amazing. Return policy. Lame Deer said that if buffalo were used in bullfighting, the cocky matadors would promptly be trampled and gored into extinction. I was going to write a few of them in here but I think the best thing I can do is to direct you to the book itself. Download as PDF Printable version. He wanted hold up a mirror for us, to give us a different perspective, to feed a sane voice into our lost and confused world. Native people cleared the land of debris, Lame Deer dollar bills the whites had carried. Need to purchase a copy soon. He never saw a white man until he was five. He almost never comes off as a one-dimensional cliche of a "noble Indian". Jun 12, Michael rated it liked it. Of course, this becomes an occasion for the folks of their village to meet their needs in return by giving them their possessions. Some Seeker of Visions by Richard Erdoes pop in to attest, including another medicine man from a line of medicine men: Peter Catches. The first part recounts many funny personal stories about Lame Deer's life and his run-ins with the law, his personal feelings about the present state of the US, and his own thoughts about what it means to be an Indian. Man with the Rocks. It was a grand magic act intended to bring a new world into existence via sacred song and dance. Item specifics Condition: Good : A book that has Lame Deer read but is in good condition. Quotes from Lame Deer, Seeker Subject to credit approval. Enriched Classic Mass Market Paperback. The frog-skinners exterminated the buffalo, and replaced them with imported livestock. Help Learn to edit Community portal Recent changes Upload file. PaperbackEnriched Classicpages. Richard Erdoes. This is one of the few books that will force you to bend your mind in a new way. Sort order. Lame Deer was an active participant in one of the Mt. Seeker of Visions by Richard Erdoes, don't destroy the Black Hills sacred ground with more mountain-marring statues, even of Crazy Horse. Categories : births deaths 20th-century Native Americans American animists Lakota people Native American activists Religious figures of the indigenous peoples of North America. You can't have criminals without a jail. I had always lumped Lame Deer one in with the " Mystical Indian" books that surround the gems I had come to find over the years. Bibliografische gegevens. He made money as a rodeo rider, clown, square dance caller, potato picker, shepherd, and so Seeker of Visions by Richard Erdoes. Seller information Seeker of Visions by Richard Erdoes Between jobs he would return to his reservation and spend time with the elders. Get the item you ordered or get your money back. It has helped me put together untold philosophies and answered existential questions. Bureau of Indian Affairs for Indian youth. John Fire Lame Deer Mijn bibliotheek Help Geavanceerd zoeken naar boeken. One example is his claim that Medicine Men can influence the weather. Throughout this book the reader will come to develop an emotional affinity with Lame Deer. I don't think the book was perfect because Erdoes was not an actual writer at the time although he did a decent job putting the book in literary form. My Rating Now is how valuable the book was currently. This book describes how Native Americans are trying to do this, but their ancestors were massacred. Native people cleared the land of debris, including dollar bills the whites had carried. I have marked several passages in this book to go back to. I also felt very close to what he had to say. The Winkte is thought to have powers of prophecy; all kinds of Lakota come to the Winkte for advice and divination. But if a Lakota person pretends to have had a vision calling them to be a Medicine Man when in reality they had not, that always ends badly, he says, bringing shame to the individual and to their family. Also, don't destroy the Black Hills sacred ground with more mountain-marring statues, even of Crazy Horse.