“The Red Moccasins” A Story by Morrison Heady is an engaging adventure that delves into Native American culture and tradition. The narrative centers around young protagonists who are drawn into a world of mystery and cultural heritage as they embark on a journey of exploration and survival. The story unfolds with a focus on the significance of red moccasins, which are linked to rituals and legends within Native American traditions. As the young characters navigate the challenges of their adventure, they encounter various conflicts that test their courage and personal growth. Through their experiences, the novel explores themes of family and coming-of-age, highlighting the protagonists' journey to understand and embrace their cultural heritage. The book captures the essence of traditional values and the trials of young people finding their place within their community, making it a compelling tale of self-discovery and resilience.
James Morrison Heady was an American deafblind author. Heady authored numerous volumes of children's books and poetry and was known as the “Blind Bard of Kentucky” in the contemporaneous press. He was one of the first to campaign for books for the blind in the United States, and he designed various technologies to help deaf and blind people communicate and live more comfortably. James Morrison Heady was born on July 19, 1829, in Elk Creek, Kentucky. He was blinded in one eye, as a child by a chip from a woodcutter's axe, and at sixteen, he lost sight in the other, while, playing with a classmate. Heady lost his sight at the age of sixteen and spent a year at the Kentucky School for the Blind, before moving on to the Ohio State School for the Blind for an additional fourteen months. He learned to read embossed text and created a “talking glove,” a cotton glove with the letters of the alphabet written in numerous locations on the hand, allowing him to communicate with pals through tactile spelling. He was mostly self-taught by reading books and amassed one of the greatest private collections of raised-type books in the United States. Heady formed several friendships with other deafblind persons, including Helen Keller and Laura Bridgman.
