Discusses the life of the only native American serving in Congress today, describing his troubled youth, his discovery of judo, his crippling injury during the 1964 Olympics, his success as a jeweler and breeder of quarterhorses, and his political career. 25,000 first printing.
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Campbell overcame a childhood ravaged by the illnesses of a tubercular mother and an alcoholic father to become a Colorado Democratic state legislator, a representative in congress and, in 1992, a U.S. Senator. He first came to wide attention as a member of the four-man 1964 Olympic judo team. The 1960s also marked his increasing interest in his father's Native American ancestry (Apache, Pueblo and Cheyenne). A horse breeder and jewelry designer, Campbell turned to politics in the early '80s. Flamboyant and individualistic, he has taken controversial stands, including casting a vote against Operation Desert Storm. Viola ( Diplomats in Buckskin ) wrote this biography at Campbell's request, and his overly sympathetic attitude towards his subject is a serious detraction from a book that is further marred by poor organization and stilted prose that ill serve the subject's interesting life. Photos not seen by PW .
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Viola's examination of the life of Colorado senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell, the only Native American now serving in Congress, is a biography of a politician, but it is not primarily a political biography. Only approximately one-third of the book is devoted to Campbell's political career, and it is the most superficial and least interesting portion. However, Campbell is a man of diverse passions and vocations. Prior to entering politics Campbell was, among other things, an Olympic athlete (judo), martial arts instructor, horse breeder, jewelry designer, police officer, and industrial arts teacher. The author's discussion of these other activities reveals Campbell to be one of the more fascinating figures on the current political scene and an exception to the trend toward career politicians in the United States. A worthwhile public library purchase by series editor Viola, a historian with the Smithsonian Institute.
- Thomas H. Ferrell, Univ. of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
- Thomas H. Ferrell, Univ. of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Ben Nighthorse Campbell is a true legend of American martial arts.The winner of any number of judo championships,Campbell was a member of the 1964 U.S.A Olympic Judo Team.This book tells the story of Campbell's life from the days of his youth through his days as a judo competitor and coach to his days as a politician and advocate of Native-American rights.This book is a must read for any judo fan.
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I enjoyed this book & bought one for gift to an old friend who also enjoyed it. It is an interesting read.
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As a judo player, I enjoyed reading the sections detailing Campbell's judo days. It's worth having on those reasons alone.
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Ben Campbell's early life is not easy to trace, and what is known of his background is like a patchwork quilt, bits and pieces stitched together with little obvious pattern, yet an attractive design nonetheless. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Ben Campbell's early life is not easy to trace, and what is known of his background is like a patchwork quilt, bits and pieces stitched together with little obvious pattern, yet an attractive design nonetheless. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
judo club, judo team, mounted police unit, judo players, supreme champion, grand marshal, tournament officials Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Black Horse, United States, Lame Deer, American Indian, Ben Campbell, New Mexico, Air Force, Ben Nighthorse Campbell, Capitol Hill, Northern Cheyennes, Albert Campbell, Little Bighorn, Native American, Sailor's Night, Pagosa Springs, San Jose State, Dull Knife, Sand Creek, Animas-La Plata, Little Wolf, Los Angeles, Park Service, San Juan, Austin Two Moons, Black Warbonnet New!
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- Seeds of Change by Henry Hobhouse in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- The Indian Legacy of Charles Bird King by Herman J. Viola in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Little Bighorn Remembered: The Untold Indian Story of Custer's Last Stand by Herman J. Viola in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Exploring the West by Herman J. Viola in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Warrior Artists by Herman Viola in Front Matter, and Back Matter
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- The American Indian Mind in a Linear World: American Indian Studies and Traditional Knowledge by Donald Fixico on page 103
- The Plains Indians (Elma Dill Russell Spencer Series in the West and Southwest) by Paul H. Carlson in Back Matter
- The American Indian Mind in a Linear World: American Indian Studies and Traditional Knowledge by Donald Fixico on page 103
- Washita Memories: Eyewitness Views of Custer's Attack on Black Kettle's Village by Richard G. Hardorff in Back Matter
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