Hoping it will prevent the spread of a smallpox epidemic, the Kiowa named Gaapiatan makes a sacrifice of a horse.
Gaapiatan sacrifices her earthly possessions and physical comforts in order to attain spiritual enlightenment and a deeper connection to the natural world. This act of sacrifice reflects her commitment to her faith and her desire for a more meaningful existence.
The horse features in the second half of the book The Way to Rainy Mountain.
memoir
A large part of the book, The Way to Rainy Mountain, takes place in Wyoming with the travels of the Kiowa from Yellowstone to the open prairies of Montana and Wyoming and down through Kansas to Rainy Mountain, Oklahoma.
The Way to Rainy Mountain is a a 1969 book by Pulitzer Prize-winning author N. Scott Momaday. It details the journey of his Kiowa ancestors from their ancient beginnings in Montana to their final wars and resettlement.
The Way to Rainy Mountain is a a 1969 book by Pulitzer Prize-winning author N. Scott Momaday. It details the journey of his Kiowa ancestors from their ancient beginnings in Montana to their final wars and resettlement.
A. A memoir
N. Scott Momaday wrote House of Dawn in the mid-1960's. It was published in 1968 with copyrights dated 1966, 1967, and 1968. The book is set on a Native American reservation in New Mexico and a neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, from 1945 to 1952.The Way to Rainy Mountain was first published in 1969. N. Scott Momaday actually began working on The Way to Rainy Mountain in the early 1960's when his graduate school adviser encouraged him to expand on his work, The Journey of Tai-me, a collection of Kiowa myths translated into English published in 1967. N. Scott Momaday added his personal memories and poems to create The Way to Rainy Mountain.
writin the book gave him a chance to explore his identity as a part of a marginalized group. [APEX]
N. Scott Momaday's background as a member of the Kiowa tribe influenced his writing in "The Way to Rainy Mountain" by infusing the text with Kiowa oral traditions and storytelling techniques. His deep understanding of Kiowa culture and history enabled him to weave traditional stories and language into the narrative, creating a rich and authentic portrayal of his heritage. Additionally, Momaday's personal connection to the land and people of Rainy Mountain shines through in his lyrical prose, reflecting a profound sense of belonging and reverence for his ancestral homeland.
The math book was as heavy as a mountain.
After the book Smoke Mountain the next book is The Last Wilderness
Banff Mountain Book Festival was created in 1995.