What is the author's tone in Lame Deer, Seeker of Visions by Richard Erdoes?

Upon reflection, the reader will ultimately discern several distinct tones in this work. First, one enjoys the effective and wonderful satire of Lame Deer as he discusses the impact of white civilization on America. He speaks to all that the Indian missed before "civilized" Anglos settled and modernized their existence - tourist traps, paved highways, deforestation, destruction of ecosystems, and new diseases. "Just think what we missed all of those years," he states. As well, the tone, in numerous sections, is combative. Lame Deer is angry over the devastation of the Indian population and the desecration of usurped land, although his anger has been tempered by age and maturity. Still, he believes whites should pay for their behavior in meaningful ways. Land should be returned; Indians should be allowed to return to their traditional ways of life; reparations should be paid. An overall tone of patronization is also evident. Clearly, Lame Deer sees Indian culture and religion to be far superior to that of whites. He speaks to the Indian connection to nature, to his reverence for all things of the earth, and to his sense of simplicity and peace as far superior to the modern civilization the white man has carved out for himself - the stress of work and lifestyle, the need to achieve and be recognized, and the continual competition he must face in a society that rewards material wealth and secular accomplishments. The work is not, however, so much a condemnation of white society as it is a warning that the continuation of current trends will bring destruction to the earth.