Grandpa Was A Cowboy And An Indian And Other Stories

A collection of sixteen short stories by Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve.

"'Grandpa,' I quietly asked, 'how come when you talk about the past, you say you were a cowboy and an Indian?' I sensed the regret in his short laugh when he answered, 'Cause I was both and both ways are gone forever.'? With greatøimagination and vigor, award-winning Lakota storyteller Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve treats readers to a collection of her best stories. She first spins tales of Lakota and Dakota generations today, of what the youngest can learn from their elders, if they choose to listen. The second group of stories, set in the turbulent and tragic years of the nineteenth century, teaches the need for understanding across cultures. The collection ends with spellbinding ancient Sioux tales about the birth of the universe, the deeds of legendary beings, and an unforgettable story about Old Woman, whose quill work maps out the end of the world.

TALES OF “GRANDPA,” AN INDIAN COWBOY is a collection of true stories which happened over a 50 year period at and around Cold Spring Creek Ranch. The stories are told from the prospective of a child. Though all of the events are actually true, some of the details may have changed as the stories were told and retold. BOOK ONE, COWBOY COUNTRY, is an introduction to Grandpa and contains the crazy, unbelievable stories of mishaps on the ranch as encounters with predators (lions and bears). You will be intrigued as you follow the unbelievable adventures of Grandpa and his family. You will find the stories surprising and hilarious as Grandpa rescues a horse from the well, gathers cows dumped in Walsenburg, or battles lions and bears who came to feast on the Goat Smorgasbord at the ranch. So come and feast on the unbelievable stories of Grandpa. The second book is stories by kids and grand kids as well as Grandpa’s Indian crafts. The third book is memories of Grandpa’s beloved animals and a chance to hear about all of Grandpa’s talents. Stay tuned for future books.

This book analyzes American Indian characters and themes in young adult literature, outlining plots and evaluating content from a native perspective. Teachers, librarians, parents, and young adult readers seeking information about American Indian-themed literature for young adults will want to consult this resource. It points out works that foster misinformation and stereotypes, but examines the growing number of authors that counteract such messages as well. The book also includes a bibliography that will lead audiences to further reading.

Presents an encyclopedia of American Indian literature in an alphabetical format listing authors and their works.

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