Buffalo Bird Woman's Garden: Agriculture of the Hidatsa Indians Cree Author Matthew Sakiestewa Gilbert brings

Author Matthew Sakiestewa Gilbert brings a Hopi perspective to this history

"Erdrich's poems are beautiful and brave explorations of the depths of national identities and the real people who live them

known as Betty to her closest friends and her family

and by themselves

This book even provides a resource for thinking about how to view (or to experience) aging in America today

Buffalo Bird Woman's Garden: Agriculture of the Hidatsa Indians Cree Author Matthew Sakiestewa Gilbert bringsIncludes sustainable gardening methods from seed preparation to harvest, including the ceremonies, songs, and stories required for a bountiful harvest. "Historical photographs and diagrams of farming techniques, along with actual recipes and Hidatsa vegetable varieties make this gem of a book useful for today's gardener." Organic Gardening, July Aug. 1990