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Synopsis
An examination of the Cheyenne Indian tribe including their history, culture, and contributions.
Wesley Jernigan - Children's Literature
Another book in the "North American Indians Today" series, this volume deals mainly with the Northern Cheyenne of Montana. The series consultant is Martha McCollough of the University of Nebraska. In the first two chapters the authors provide a well written description of important historical, religious and social aspects of the Cheyenne past. McIntosh is a Christian pastor and is inclined to equate the Cheyenne creator spirit with the God of the Biblical Hebrews, though there is no connection between them. Outside of that his treatment of Cheyenne traditional life is unexceptionable. Other chapters deal with reservation government, the varied spiritual life, social structures, contemporary arts, and contributions to the larger world. The last chapter describes problems all too frequent in tribal communities such as alcoholism, unemployment, and loss of cultural values. But the authors describe the admirable efforts on the part of Cheyenne leaders, men and women, past and present, to keep alive the dignified and deeply ethical Cheyenne way. The book includes a section suggesting further sources as well as a glossary and an index. Color photos enliven virtually every page. A good source on the modern Cheyenne. 2004, Mason Crest Publishers, Ages 10 up.
Editorials
Children's Literature
Another book in the "North American Indians Today" series, this volume deals mainly with the Northern Cheyenne of Montana. The series consultant is Martha McCollough of the University of Nebraska. In the first two chapters the authors provide a well written description of important historical, religious and social aspects of the Cheyenne past. McIntosh is a Christian pastor and is inclined to equate the Cheyenne creator spirit with the God of the Biblical Hebrews, though there is no connection between them. Outside of that his treatment of Cheyenne traditional life is unexceptionable. Other chapters deal with reservation government, the varied spiritual life, social structures, contemporary arts, and contributions to the larger world. The last chapter describes problems all too frequent in tribal communities such as alcoholism, unemployment, and loss of cultural values. But the authors describe the admirable efforts on the part of Cheyenne leaders, men and women, past and present, to keep alive the dignified and deeply ethical Cheyenne way. The book includes a section suggesting further sources as well as a glossary and an index. Color photos enliven virtually every page. A good source on the modern Cheyenne. 2004, Mason Crest Publishers, Ages 10 up.—Wesley Jernigan