Dakota Life in the Upper Midwest
Dakota Life in the Upper Midwest by Samuel W. Pong
First published in 1908, the author recounts his observations of the Dakota Indians in the 1860’s to 1870’s. In 1834, Samuel and his brother Gideon, Presbyterian missionaries, built a cabin on Lake Calhoun. The lake is now a very fashionable playground near Minneapolis’ uptown neighborhood. It is so fashionable, it was recently renamed Bde Maka Ska, out of respect for the native population of time past. Out of respect, you should read this book.
The book is organized quite clearly by topic, describing the culture and traditions in great detail. An example:
“Language and Picture Writing.
The language of the Dakotas is not so imperfect as one would naturally expect among a people so rude and uncultivated. It is well adapted to their use, and is adequate to the expression their ideas with force, conciseness, and precision.” He goes on to discuss the importance of oratory, yes, oratory. He describes Shapaydan, the chief of a large band at Shakopee, whose superior speaking abilities were legend among the Dakota who believed had he been alive in 1862, there would have been no uprising against the whites.
Familiar place names abound - Lake Harriet, Bloomington…
Paperback - like new.
Dakota Life in the Upper Midwest by Samuel W. Pong
First published in 1908, the author recounts his observations of the Dakota Indians in the 1860’s to 1870’s. In 1834, Samuel and his brother Gideon, Presbyterian missionaries, built a cabin on Lake Calhoun. The lake is now a very fashionable playground near Minneapolis’ uptown neighborhood. It is so fashionable, it was recently renamed Bde Maka Ska, out of respect for the native population of time past. Out of respect, you should read this book.
The book is organized quite clearly by topic, describing the culture and traditions in great detail. An example:
“Language and Picture Writing.
The language of the Dakotas is not so imperfect as one would naturally expect among a people so rude and uncultivated. It is well adapted to their use, and is adequate to the expression their ideas with force, conciseness, and precision.” He goes on to discuss the importance of oratory, yes, oratory. He describes Shapaydan, the chief of a large band at Shakopee, whose superior speaking abilities were legend among the Dakota who believed had he been alive in 1862, there would have been no uprising against the whites.
Familiar place names abound - Lake Harriet, Bloomington…
Paperback - like new.
Dakota Life in the Upper Midwest by Samuel W. Pong
First published in 1908, the author recounts his observations of the Dakota Indians in the 1860’s to 1870’s. In 1834, Samuel and his brother Gideon, Presbyterian missionaries, built a cabin on Lake Calhoun. The lake is now a very fashionable playground near Minneapolis’ uptown neighborhood. It is so fashionable, it was recently renamed Bde Maka Ska, out of respect for the native population of time past. Out of respect, you should read this book.
The book is organized quite clearly by topic, describing the culture and traditions in great detail. An example:
“Language and Picture Writing.
The language of the Dakotas is not so imperfect as one would naturally expect among a people so rude and uncultivated. It is well adapted to their use, and is adequate to the expression their ideas with force, conciseness, and precision.” He goes on to discuss the importance of oratory, yes, oratory. He describes Shapaydan, the chief of a large band at Shakopee, whose superior speaking abilities were legend among the Dakota who believed had he been alive in 1862, there would have been no uprising against the whites.
Familiar place names abound - Lake Harriet, Bloomington…
Paperback - like new.
Publisher : Minnesota Historical Society Press; 1st edition (October 1, 2002)
Language : English
Paperback : 214 pages
ISBN-10 : 0873514556
ISBN-13 : 978-0873514552
Item Weight : 10.4 ounces
Dimensions : 5.88 x 0.6 x 8.75 inches