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When the princess Devanaguy falls into a deep trance-like sleep, she is visited by the god Vishnu: who causes her to fall pregnant with his holy child, Christna. Devanaguy’s sleep is prolonged supernaturally by Vishnu: allowing the god to relate to her his divine secrets through a series of ecstatic visions. Among the mysteries revealed to Devanaguy, she is shown how the gods will shortly powerfully intervene directly in human affairs. When the princess finally re-awakens: she is awestruck by her experiences, and bursts into a spontaneous rhapsody of praise. Throughout her rapturous ...

The Song of the Indian Wars is part of Neihardt's Cycle of the West, a series of 5 epic poems relating the appropriation of the West in the 19th century from 1822 to 1890. The song of the Indian Wars deals with the last great fight for the bison pastures of the plains between the westering white men and the prairie tribes--the struggle for the right of way between the Missouri River and the Pacific Ocean. - Summary by Fritz and the preface

Set in 1823, just after the Leavenworth campaign against the Arikara Indians, this gripping poem chronicles the perilous journey of Major Andrew Henrys expedition across the Trans-Missouri region. At its heart lies the intense relationship between two trappers, Hugh Glass and Jamie, whose bond deepens through shared trials of hunting and survival. However, betrayal shatters their camaraderie when Jamie abandons Hugh, leaving him for dead by the unforgiving Missouri River. Against all odds, Hugh survives, fueled by a burning desire for revenge as he seeks out the friend who forsook him. The ...

Dive into The Song of Three Friends, one of the five epic poems in Neihardts Cycle of the West. In eight captivating cantos, this tale follows three adventurers—Mike Fink, Will Carpenter, and Frank Talbeau—as they journey up the Missouri River in 1822, embarking on a quest for fortune in the fur fields of the Rocky Mountains. However, their camaraderie is tested when love for the same woman leads to tragic consequences. Celebrated for its lyrical beauty, The Song of Three Friends earned the title of Best Volume of Verse from the Poetry Society of America shortly after its release. - ...

Splendid Wayfaring recounts the daring journeys of Jedediah Smith and the early pioneers who expanded America’s frontier beyond the Missouri. Chronicling their triumphs and hardships from 1822 to 1829, this historical narrative captures the relentless spirit of westward expansion and the men who risked everything to explore the unknown. A fascinating look into one of America’s most defining eras.