What the White Race May Learn from the Indian


Read by Roger Melin

(4.6 stars; 22 reviews)

People learn from other people, and races have forever learned from other races. Herein we are treated to an in-depth understanding of categorized social characteristics of the Native American peoples, primarily those of the western U.S. as they existed at the time of book publication (1908). 'In dealing with [the Native Americans] as a race, a people, therefore, I do as I would with my own race, I take what to me seem to be racial characteristics, or in other words, the things that are manifested in the lives of the best men and women, and which seem to represent their habitual aims, ambitions, and desires.' - Summary by Roger Melin & book foreword (7 hr 17 min)

Chapters

Foreword 6:11 Read by Roger Melin
The White Race and Its Treatment of the Indian 22:41 Read by Roger Melin
The White Race and Its Civilization 19:23 Read by Roger Melin
The Indian and Nasal and Deep Breathing 17:02 Read by Roger Melin
The Indian and Out-of-Door Life 41:15 Read by Roger Melin
The Indian and Sleeping Out of Doors 13:44 Read by Roger Melin
The Indian as a Walker, Rider, and Climber 22:05 Read by Roger Melin
The Indian in the Rain and the Dirt 19:37 Read by Roger Melin
The Indian and Physical Labor 6:51 Read by Roger Melin
The Indian and Physical Labor for Girls and Women 11:01 Read by Roger Melin
The Indian and Diet 20:47 Read by Roger Melin
The Indian and Education 24:17 Read by Roger Melin
The Indian and Hospitality 22:23 Read by Roger Melin
The Indian and Certain Social Traits and Customs 10:09 Read by Roger Melin
The Indian and Some Luxuries 24:18 Read by Roger Melin
The Indian and the Sex Question 13:01 Read by Roger Melin
The Indian and Her Baby 20:36 Read by Roger Melin
The Indian and the Sanctity of Nudity 14:17 Read by Roger Melin
The Indian and Frankness 5:28 Read by Roger Melin
The Indian and Repining 5:13 Read by Roger Melin
The Indian and the Superfluities of Life 14:05 Read by Roger Melin
The Indian and Mental Poise 19:34 Read by Roger Melin
The Indian and Self-Restraint 12:20 Read by Roger Melin
The Indian and Affectation 7:17 Read by Roger Melin
The Indian and Art Work 12:46 Read by Roger Melin
The Indian and Religious Worship 10:16 Read by Roger Melin
The Indian and Immortality 11:26 Read by Roger Melin
Visiting the Indians 6:19 Read by Roger Melin
Conclusion 2:57 Read by Roger Melin

Reviews

Fair advice, very old fashaioned, a bit repetetive & long winded


(4 stars)

Its an absolute complete picture of what the American Indians are like in almost evert aspect of their lives. He breaks it down into every section that he thought was important at the time. However some people will always keep in mind the age of this wisdom, which is well over a century old. But alot of this can count for even todays lifestyle. He's very long winded in some of whatvhe says & unfortunately repeats alot of the wisdom he mentioned before. The narrator tells this tale very well. In fact, if it weren't for him, I would've fallen asleep in the first 10 minutes! So well done Roger. 4 out of 5 ☆ for the sheer volume of it all.

a worthwhile listen


(4.5 stars)

A valuable perspective on what matters in life, health, and relations from a writer who has. Pearly walked in the ways of the native Americans. I found it pretty easy listening and well read.