| Title | : | Fate of the Dakota: A Novel and Resource on the U.S.Dakota War of 1862 |
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| ISBN | : | 1329675258 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9781329675254 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 246 |
| Publication | : | Published January 15, 2016 |
Alfred Riggs was a twenty-five year old son of a missionary who found himself helplessly intertwined in the real life actions, events, and people of a harrowing conflict in the history of Minnesota. Alfred grew up among the Dakota Indians of Minnesota and he developed a profound respect for their people and established a near kinship tie to their leader, Little Crow. When war broke out, Alfred was torn between the safety of his family and friends, and his deep understanding and respect for the grievances and traditions of his Indian neighbors. Throughout the story Alfred met and interacted with real life participants and witnesses of the war. But, rather than mitigate death and disaster, Alfred found himself in a number of dire situations from both sides of the war. In the end, Alfred was helpless to quell the senseless feud between the Dakota Indians and the white settlers. Ultimately, Alfred was fortunate to escape with his life and finally reconcile with his father.
Fate of the Dakota: A Novel and Resource on the U.S.Dakota War of 1862 Reviews
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Very informational! Being a MN Studies teacher, this is a great resource and gives me ideas on how to present this information to my 6th graders!
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I love books written about history and this book was well researched and a very interesting read. Colin Mustful did a ton of research on the subject. I really enjoyed the End Notes for reference. The story was told as if the aurthor had a front row seat to the 1862 event. Thanks for a great read. I won my book from Goodreads Giveaways.
