Counting Coup
Becoming a Crow Chief on the Reservation and Beyond
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Counting Coup
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Henry Strozier
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Picture a Crow Indian elder, his wizened eyes catching yours in the ancient flicker of firelight. His mesmerizing stories span the ages, from Custer to World War II to the 21st Century. He is the last traditional chief of his people. He is over 90 years old. Now picture that same man lecturing at colleges nationwide and addressing the United Nations on the subject of peace. National Geographic presents the amazing life story of Joseph Medicine Crow, the man who begins life as Winter Man. Trained as a warrior by his grandfather Yellowtail, he bathes in icy rivers and endures the ceremony of "counting coup" - facing fierce combat with an enemy Sioux boy.
An operation at the local hospital brings the young Crow face-to-face with his worst fears: a Sioux, a ghost, and a white man. He excels at the white man's school and is raised in the Baptist faith. He translates the stories of the elder chiefs, becoming the link to the ancient traditions of the pre-reservation generation. His own dramatic and funny stories span both ages, and the ancient Crow legends are passed on in the storytelling tradition.
Joseph Medicine Crow's doctorate degree was interrupted by the call to arms of World War II. On the battlefields of Germany he earned the ancient status of War Chief by completing the four war deeds required of the Crow warrior. In 1948 the Crow Tribal Council appointed Joseph Medicine Crow (now called High Bird) their Tribal Historian and Anthropologist.
Counting Coup is a vibrant adventure narrative, bringing Native American history and culture alive for young readers. Joseph Medicine Crow's story illuminates the challenges faced by the Crow people as hurricanes of change raged through America. His epic story and its lessons are an essential legacy for us all.
©2006 Joseph Medicine Crow with Herman Viola (P)2010 Recorded BooksWhat listeners say about Counting Coup
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- Ali Patterson
- 08-16-24
wonderful story and narrator
I only wish it was longer. Something about listening to an author narrate his own story makes it so much better. The stories were great and a peek into a world, culture, and traditions I know little to nothing about.
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- Goldiehwn1
- 04-13-16
wonderful
this was a great book about a great Native American Chief. I was fascinated by his history and his accomplishments. Very inspirational
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- Dawn Ratz
- 03-25-22
Wonderful story
I really enjoyed sharing this with my son. I wish it had been longer.
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- RobinRocks
- 11-30-16
A Good Educational Read
I happened on this book by accident. However, since I paid for it, I decided to read it. FYI. there are two books by this name. Read this one first and the other one next. We can never learn enough from our Native American forefathers. This book will enrich your life.
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- Jesse
- 12-05-22
What a Journey
Amazing story of tradition bravery and sacrifice. The narrative is easy to keep up with but also left me curious about several things that I plan to research further.
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- Anonymous User
- 11-06-20
Great Stories
Short book but has great stories of the old ways of life during the start of the reservation and boarding school
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- mtn runner
- 04-08-24
Good Listener
Good insight of a great native american chief in modern times. Enjoyed the personal story of such a person.
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- Vaughn Doyle
- 01-26-15
Made me realize that I like Native American histor
I was born In crow agency and live in billings mt. So I know of a lot of the "white people" names today that are in the book. And it's interesting to find out where they came from. Joe's story is so inspiring it makes me want to get in touch with my crow tribal culture.
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- Ryan Lundy
- 04-07-16
great
its good to hear the stories of the past. it makes me think about history
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- Joseph
- 12-21-22
Do not miss the opportunity to listen to this story
This book is too short - inspiring, engaging accounts that made me feel that I was there.
The narrator did a fabulous job- the author is true and honorable.
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