The Magic Arrows

Charles Alexander Eastman (born Hakadah and later named Ohíye S’a; 1858 – 1939) was a Santee Dakota physician educated at Boston University, writer, national lecturer, and reformer. In the early 20th century, he was "one of the most prolific authors and speakers on Sioux ethnohistory and American Indian affairs." He is also considered the first Native American author to write American history from the Native American point of view. As they were struggling financially, his wife, Elaine Goodale Eastman , encouraged him to write some of the stories of his childhood. At her suggestion and with her editing help, he published the first two in 1893 and 1894 in ''St. Nicholas Magazine''. Some of Eastman's books were translated into French, German and other European languages, and the books have enjoyed regular reprints. A selection of his writings was published recently as ''The Essential Charles Eastman (Ohiyesa)'' (2007). 

Originally published in 1909 as a part of Eastman's collection of Sioux folktales  ''Wigwam Evenings'', ''The Magic Arrows'' is an edifying Indian legend, telling the story of one who was so modest that he took the form of a ragged and homeless little boy, and did his good deeds in secret. Do you want to take pleasure in reading aloud to your kids? Then download the book and enjoy the reading!