Michael Johnson researched the material culture, demography and linguistic relationships of Native American people for more than 50 years. A collector of data, photographs and artefacts, he presented many exhibitions, visited some 30 Native American communities and reservations, and authored numerous books and articles.

Jonathan Smith obtained a degree in fine art from Goldsmith's College of Art, and his work has been exhibited in many galleries. He has had a lifelong interest in tribal peoples, particularly Native Americans and has travelled extensively in the USA and Canada with peoples of many tribal nations.

Introduction
Sioux Tribal Structure
The Rise of the Teton-Sioux
From Laramie to Laramie
The Santee-Sioux Uprising of 1862-63
The Final Conflict 1870 to 1890
Teton Social Organisation
Sioux Beliefs
Material Culture and Dress
Santee
Yankton
Teton
Ceremonial Society Men's Attire
Sioux Ceremonial Shirts and Leggings
Western Sioux Women's Dress
Warbonnets - Origin and Use
The Aftermath 1890-1990
Sioux Leaders
Bibliography