Walks in the Sun, a young Indian holy man of the People, is torn by a split among his friends and family.

"River of Swans chronicles the journey of Lt. Andre Du Pres down the Big River in search of a southwest passage across the continent. Du Pres' entourage includes the beautiful Indian, Pale Star, who jeopardizes the expedition to return to her homeland." -- Google books.

Beaver, a young member of the Elk-dog People, is on a quest to understand the mystifying power of the red pipestone. Once Beaver has sensed the pipestone's spiritual energy, he feels compelled to journey north to the only place where red pipestone can be mined, the Pipestone Quarry in what is now Minnesota. Although the purpose of his voyage is not yet known to him, Beaver sets out with the family of a trader who knows the way to the quarry. During...

With time comes change, and even as the cycles of life roll on boys become men and old men die--a mysterious and menacing new element has entered the lives of the Elk-dog People.