Arapaho Ten Commandments books in order

Ten books exploring traditional Arapaho values and ethics through the lens of tribal commandments, combining cultural education with moral philosophy.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Chief Left Hand 1981 Margaret Coel Buy
2 Hole in the Wall 1998 Margaret Coel Buy
3 Honor 1999 Margaret Coel Buy
4 Stolen Smoke 2000 Margaret Coel Buy
5 The Woman Who Climbed to the Sky 2001 Margaret Coel Buy
6 My Last Goodbye 2002 Margaret Coel Buy
7 Bad Heart 2004 Margaret Coel Buy
8 Nobody’s Going to Cry 2006 Margaret Coel Buy
9 The Conspiracy Book 2006 Margaret Coel N/A
10 Chief Left Hand, Southern Arapaho 1981 Margaret Coel Buy

The Arapaho Ten Commandments series represents Coel’s scholarly work on Native American ethics and values. Each volume explores one of the traditional Arapaho commandments, explaining its meaning, historical context, and role in Arapaho society. The series serves both educational and cultural preservation purposes, making Arapaho moral philosophy accessible to general readers while documenting traditional knowledge. Coel’s approach combines historical research with respect for living Arapaho culture, presenting these values as relevant contemporary ethics rather than historical curiosities.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Arapaho Ten Commandments series?

There are 10 books in the Arapaho Ten Commandments series, published between 1981 and 2006.

What is the first book in the Arapaho Ten Commandments series?

The first book in the Arapaho Ten Commandments series is Chief Left Hand, published in 1981.

What are the Arapaho Ten Commandments?

The Arapaho Ten Commandments are traditional values and ethical principles that guide Arapaho life, including concepts like respect for elders, honoring the earth, telling the truth, and maintaining harmony with others. Coel’s series explains each commandment in cultural and historical context.

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