The author describes his experience growing up as a trained Indian warrior, living on the Crow Reservation, and joining the U.S. Army during World War II.

A warrior tradition -- Winter man -- Counting coup -- Old ways and new -- Stealing a beef -- A life outdoors -- The Baptist school -- Racing -- Ghosts -- Stories -- Public school -- The Battle of Little Bighorn -- The Little People -- Boarding school -- Strong medicine -- A Crow warrior in Germany -- High bird.