Donald Harris

People of the Yellow Earth Donald Harris

This is the story about a young woman from the Sauk Tribe and a young man from the Red Fox Tribe. Their tale begins long before the Sauk and Red Fox joined forces to fight the French and become known as the Sac and Fox Nation.
Their peoples were a civilized and peaceful tribe that faced daily life in a plain and simple way. They lived and worked and played and faced dangers as a group bound by common beliefs and societal rules that allowed them to thrive.
They experienced hardships and joyous celebrations with pretty much the same attitude and perseverance. They had a sense of humor and a realistic outlook on life in general. The way they lived and loved is nothing more than a reflection of how men and women live today. They celebrated life as well as fought to protect it. They were our ancestors and we owe much of what we are as a people today to them.