Four little foxes by lew sarett biography

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Above, a photo of Lew Sarett.

"All you have to do is stay in tune with the song of the flicker, the voice of the wind..."

– Lew Sarett

Poet Lew Sarett was born Lew Saretsky in Chicago and later given the name Lone Caribou when members of the Chippewa tribe adopted him.

Sarett was the child of Polish and Lithuanian immigrants.

His parents separated when he was a boy, and he worked as a bathroom attendant and newsboy to contribute to the household income. He also became interested in Native American culture as a child, leading him to study horticulture, nature, and Native American people throughout his life.

An outstanding student, Sarett was able to attend college, studied