Becoming Brave: The Path to Native American Manhood

by Laine Thom

Vivid photographs and detailed descriptions of weapons, clothing, and hunting tools reveal the central events and myths around which Native American men shaped their lives. These important objects recount the intertribal warfare, adolescent rites of passage, hunting and equestrian prowess, and survival skills of Native Americans in the American West. In addition to an introduction, bibliography, and index, the book recounts a war party legend, two stories involving the famous battles at Wounded Knee and Little Bighorn, and an excerpt from Black Elk Speaks. A haunting evocation of the warrior spirit, Becoming Brave will captivate and inform anyone with an interest in anthropology, early American history, or indigenous culture.

120 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1992

Reviews

[Deb · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have met Laine Thom a few times when he was a ranger at Grand Teton National Park. He is the sweetest guy and gives a great ranger talk. When I discovered his books I had to have them. The photos are beautiful. The stories are well written and interesting. His books are a great addition to your coffee table where they can be pick up and looked at easily.

[Tamara aka SoMysteriousLee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful pictures of several headdresses, artwork etc. Glad I didn't have to put my sons through any of these trials described! Very interesting read.