Continuing in the spirit of that first meeting between the bear and the buffalo -- Contact and exchange -- A troubled time between the Ioway and the United States -- War in the Ioway homeland -- Muddled diplomacy and military missteps -- Navigating the white road -- Struggle for survival -- Mayan jegi chexi ke (this land here is difficult)
Summary
"Focusing on the Ioways' role in Missouri's colonial and early statehood periods, Olson describes Ioway creation stories and oral tradition; farming and hunting practices; relations with neighboring tribes, incoming white settlers, and the U.S. government; and challenges to their way of life and survival as a people"--Provided by publisher
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 129-131) and index
