Overview

We follow our protagonist from age sixteen to old age and learn about the Navajo's way of life, beliefs, religion, dances, and fears.

The Conflict

Our Navajo warrior inadvertently starts a conflict between the white men and the Indian Nation when he kills one of the wagon train's guards, taking his scalp as his first coup. Realizing his error, he surrenders himself to the wagon train where he meets Golden Hair, an English teacher. She teaches him English and she learns Navajo and their ways.

The Love and Attack

While guiding and protecting the wagon train through Navajo territory, they fall in love, but it's not to be. The wagon train is attacked by Apaches and Golden Hair is taken prisoner. Our hero takes up the hunt and finds Golden Hair after fighting and wounding the son of the Chief of Apaches.

The History and Conflicts

The reader garners the history and life of the Indian Nations and the horrible treatment Golden Hair received from the Apaches and the many conflicts Two Bears has with the US government throughout his sojourn as Chief of the Navajos.