When The Tree Flowered: An Authentic Tale Of The Old Sioux World

By John G. Neihardt

Book Overview

Step into the enchanting world of the Sioux with "When the Tree Flowered," a timeless masterpiece by John G. Neihardt, now beautifully restored and republished by Alpha Editions after decades out of print. This captivating tale, once lost to time, is a cultural treasure and a collector's item, offering readers a rare glimpse into the rich tapestry of the old Sioux world. Neihardt's evocative storytelling weaves together the vibrant traditions, profound wisdom, and enduring spirit of a people whose stories have shaped the American landscape. As you journey through the pages, you'll be transported to a world where nature and humanity are intricately connected, and where the past speaks to the present with haunting clarity. This edition is more than just a reprint; it's a lovingly restored piece of literary history, made available for today's and future generations. Whether you're a casual reader or a collector of classic literature, "When the Tree Flowered" promises to inspire, enlighten, and captivate your imagination. Don't miss the chance to own this extraordinary work that celebrates the enduring legacy of the Sioux and the timeless art of storytelling.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9367244126
• ISBN13: 9789367244128
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 246 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

When the Tree Flowered

This book is a fictional book with the author talking to an Indian elder about his life and the way of the Indian. The book, however, seems very authentic in feel and walks the fine line between fiction and non-fiction.I have lived in the Wyoming and Montana area, and this book is very authentic in feel. A great book on Indian culture but also a great book to expand the mind about bravery and obligation to our people. I find this book to be very enlightening and can remind all of us that we are all connected to each other, the animals, plants, and the earth. We should remember that in our daily journey.

Soulfull Search

This book was recommended by my sister-in-law, who is 1/2 Lakota Sioux. I wanted to understand more about the culture, the language, the inner feelings of the Sioux. This depiction, from a Lakota who went through the changes from freedom to confinement in his formative years, was sobering. I happened to find a 1951 version at a library and am now ordering the updated version to keep. I will be reading it again. I cried when I realized what my ancestors had done.

When The Tree Flowered

Neihardt's best prose work, from material gathered at Pine Ridge Reservation in the forties from Eagle Elk and other Sioux Indians. It draws delightful pictures of Sioux life, weaves in charming Indian folk tales and legends, and describes an enlightened society where generosity was the way to status and young men chosen to hunt for the poor were honored. The gently humorous wisdom that pervades the culture comes to life."....for the Great Mysterious One meant all things to be round--the sky and prarie, the sun and moon, the bodies of men and animals, trees and the nests of birds, and the hoop of the people. The days and the seasons come back in a circle, and so do the generations. The young grow old, and from the old young begin and grow. It is the sacred way."