"We did not think of the great open plains, the beautiful rolling hills and the winding strams with tangled growth, as 'wild. Only to the white man was nature a 'wilderness' and only to him was the land 'infested' with 'wild' animals and 'savage' people. To us it was tame. Earth was boutiful and we were surrounded with the blessings of the Great Mystery. Not until the hairy man from the east came and with brutal frenzy heaped injustices upon us and the families we loved was it 'wild' for us, it was that for us the 'Wild West' began." TOUCH THE EARTH is a selection of statements and writings by North American Indians, chosen to illuminate the course of Indian history and the abiding values of Indian life. Together they recount the pain of the Indian as he watched the white man kill the wild herbs and overrun the sacred lands of his ancestors. Mystified at first by the white man's ways, the Indian tone guves way first to anger, then desperation and, finally hopelessness. More than 50 pages of photographs, taken by the American photographer Edward S. Curtis in the early years of this century, complement the text.
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'As a record of Indian experience, it is unsurpassed in the literature of the subject.' LOS ANGELES TIMES 'This compilation is in the best sense of the word, a work of love... It's a religious and poetic work whose object is to draw attention to the lasting beauty and truth of Indian tradition.' THE TORONTO STAR 'A beautiful, moving collage which touches on almost all significant aspects of the Indian sensibility.' THE VILLAGE VOICE
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In words drawn from the leaders and traditions of a number of tribes, this troupe of performers presents short pieces that revolve around themes of respect for the earth and sacred land. Music and sound effects work with the voices of the Native American performers to make the spirit of the words strong and clear. Chorus renditions and interludes provide interesting transitions. This performance art is based upon the bestselling book of the same name. Although quite different from the book, which complemented the text with photographs, this audio performance stands on its own in making a simple but inspiring statement. J.E.M. © AudioFile 2000, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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An amazing account of an amazing people,
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All of the history buffs and Native American descendants and people in general should buy this book to have a bigger and brighter outlook on the "indians" that our country so badly abused and misunderstood.
Amazing book.
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The North American Indians where so in touch with spaceship earth and its natural surrounding. The quotes and letters from some of the great Indian chiefs of the past really grips the reality of the world in which we live and lived. Had to read the book twice just in case I missed something the first time around. A wonderful collection of stories!!!!!
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I heard about this book through Dan Brown's book, "The Tracker." The Touch the Earth was excellent. It captures the native american experience.
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