John Neihardt, celebrated for his cycle of epic poems about the American West and for Black Elk Speaks, was in his nineties when he wrote this engaging book about growing up in the Midwest. All Is But a Beginning describes the people and events instrumental in shaping his later distinguished career as a poet; historian, and authority on Indians.
Reviews
"This book is a vivid evocation of the natural setting and the folklore that shaped [Neihardt's] career."-New York Times Book Review New York Times Book Review His "command of the language and ability to evoke emotional response from the reader stand out in this autobiography to prove again that [he] is a master craftsman."-Library Journal Library Journal



Book Information
ISBN 9780803283558
Author John G. Neihardt
Format Paperback
Page Count 173
Imprint University of Nebraska Press
Publisher University of Nebraska Press
Weight(grams) 204g