This is a unique description of the ancient religion of the Sioux Indian tribe. Through the pages of the book, the reader witnesses the Sun Dance, the purification ceremony, the "soul guarding," and other rituals.

Shortly before his death, the author said of the book: "I wish, through the sacred pipe, that the spirit of peace touches those people who understand... Then they will realize that we Indians know the one true God and always pray to Him." [Excerpt from the text on the back cover of the edition]