Born in New Mexico at the end of World War I, Bluefeather Fellini is half-Pueblo Indian and half-Italian.
This is a work of peculiar power."--Library Journal. a highly engaging epic."--Publishers Weekly"A strong sense of place permeates the text; the high-desert world of northern New Mexico provides realistic and spiritual elements that add mythic quality to a leisurely-told tale with a large cast of colorful characters. . . . " Max Evans is] a sage voice of the West."--The New York Times The narrative tone changes dramatically to describe Bluefeather\'s participation in D-Day and the subsequent push into Germany in harrowing, unsentimental detail; these nearly surreal passages are war writing at its best.
And his Aunt Tulip Everhaven usually has a brew made from sagebrush that helps Bluefeather put his troubles into perspective.
During times of danger, he is visited by Dancing Bear, his spirit guide, who interjects ageless humor into situations when needed.
Throughout his life, Bluefeather enjoys roaming and seeking his fortunes elsewhere, but he is always drawn back to Taos, the home of his Indian mother.
Born in New Mexico at the end of World War I, Bluefeather Fellini is half-Pueblo Indian and half-Italian