An important book for those who love the West and are concerned about the natural world and the sacredness. It addresses issues common to contemporary Native Americans, such as the definition of "Indian art" and the stereotypical Indian portrayed in film.

On Behalf of the Wolf and the First Peoples

Literature & Fiction

Marshall III, Joseph

Essays & Correspondence

Museum of New Mexico Press

In the winter of 1750, a holy iron (flintlock rifle) and two Frenchmen are thrust into the lives of the Sicangu Lakota. Whirlwind, a war chief, finds his people divided in their feelings about the intrusion of the holy iron into their lives and what it could mean to their future.

Winter of the Holy Iron

United States

Red Crane Books

This is a combination of essays and short stories based on incidents or events that took place on the Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation in South Dakota. The essays discuss mystic experiences, Native American cultures, Indian ranchers, and the hard scrabble life on the high plains. Joseph Marshall tells personal stories of the often frustrating, adversarial, and sometimes laughable relationship between Indian tribes and the federal government. The short stories, some semi-autobiographical in nature, are intertwined with Lakota oral traditions.

The Dance House: Stories from Rosebud: Stories from Rosebud

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Jimmy McClean is a Lakota boy—though you wouldn’t guess it by his name: his father is part white and part Lakota, and his mother is Lakota. When he embarks on a journey with his grandfather, Nyles High Eagle, he learns more and more about his Lakota heritage—in particular, the story of Crazy Horse, one of the most important figures in Lakota and American history. Drawing references and inspiration from the oral stories of the Lakota tradition, celebrated author Joseph Marshall III juxtaposes the contemporary story of Jimmy with an insider’s perspective on the life of Tasunke Witko, better known as Crazy Horse (c. 1840–1877). The book follows the heroic deeds of the Lakota leader who took up arms against the US federal government to fight against encroachments on the territories and way of life of the Lakota people, including leading a war party to victory at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Along with Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse was the last of the Lakota to surrender his people to the US army. Through his grandfather’s tales about the famous warrior, Jimmy learns more about his Lakota heritage and, ultimately, himself. American Indian Youth Literature Award

In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse

Children's Books

Amulet Books

Explores the life of Crazy Horse and reveals his authentic teachings and wisdom practices, inviting readers to explore the call to adventure, the four central leadership teachings of Crazy Horse, and his life-changing vision.

Quiet Thunder: The Wisdom of Crazy Horse (Sounds True Audio Learning Course)

History

Americas

SOUNDS TRUE.

"When we began our search for consultants for Into the West, we were looking for individuals with a deep knowledge of the culture and history of the Lakota people. In Joe Marshall, we found that person, but the happy surprise was that we also found a poet, a storyteller, and an educator who led us through challenging terrain with great patience and wisdom." ―Michael Wright, executive in charge of production, Into The West
 Native American lineage holders have long been cautious about sharing their spiritual truths because the essence of this wisdom has been so often misunderstood. In Walking with Grandfather, authentic Lakota lineage holder and award-winning storyteller Joseph M. Marshall breaks this silence with the very best from a lifetime of lessons passed on to him by his grandfather. With him, you will gain access to the timeless teachings that until now remained largely unheard outside the culture of the Lakota people.
Part of an unbroken series of narratives dating back countless centuries, this rare new transmission includes Marshall's rendition of legendary stories such as:
"Follow Me"―why it is not authority but character, compassion, and experience that make a good leader • "The Way of Wolves"―surprising lessons about the meaning of family • "The Bow and the Arrow"―the intricate dynamics of spiritual partnership • "The Shadow Man"―how to honor the sacred warrior in all of us • "The Wisdom Within"―the passage of truly becoming an elder • Plus many more stories

Walking with Grandfather: The Wisdom of Lakota Elders

In the mythic tradition of the Lakota, the bow and arrow were more than just tools―they were symbols of flexibility and strength. In this treasury of teaching stories, history, and piercing cultural insights, storyteller and craftsman Joseph Marshall III considers the metaphor of the bow and arrow as a path to personal growth, better resilience, and a life lived with true integrity.

Lakota Way of Strength and Courage

Sounds True Adult

"The war leader of the Wolf Tail Lakota stood... 'Grandfathers,' he began, 'thank you for allowing me to speak.' He paused to gather his thoughts. 'Four winters ago, I had to kill a white man. I approached him in friendship, and he shot his weapon at me. I did not let him shoot at me again. There was no way to know whether he was a good man or a bad man. Or a man at all, in the way we know men to be. But I do know that he took me to be a bad man, because he did not wait for even one heartbeat after he saw me before he took up his holy iron and shot it. Since that moment when death nearly took me, I have often wondered why he tried to kill me. Did he shoot at me because of what was in his heart? Or did he shoot at me because of his weapon? Did he shoot at me because he knew he could kill easily? Did he shoot at me because he felt his weapon gave him a right to kill? 'These questions are always with me. Sometimes they haunt my sleep. Still, I do not know the answers to them. Until I do, the holy iron will remain hidden.'"

A collection of essays by a Native American reflect on the history and philosophy of his people as he describes his experiences traveling across the country

Joseph Marshall III was born on the Rosebud (Sicangu Lakota) Indian Reservation in what is now south-central South Dakota. Raised by his maternal grandparents, his first language is Lakota. A free-lance writer, Marshall has published numerous articles and two previous books with Red Crane. He has been a technical advisor and actor in television movies, including "Return to Lonesome Dove."

The Dance House: Stories from Rosebud

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On Behalf of the Wolf and the First Peoples

Winter of the Holy Iron

The Dance House: Stories from Rosebud: Stories from Rosebud

In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse

Quiet Thunder: The Wisdom of Crazy Horse (Sounds True Audio Learning Course)

Walking with Grandfather: The Wisdom of Lakota Elders

Lakota Way of Strength and Courage

Winter of the Holy Iron

On Behalf of the Wolf and the First Peoples

The Dance House: Stories from Rosebud