George Rogers Clark (1752–1818) led four victorious campaigns against the Indians and British in the Ohio Valley during the American Revolution; but his most astonishing coup was recapturing Fort Sackville in 1779; when he was only twenty-six. For eighteen days; in the dead of winter; Clark and his troops marched through bone-chilling nights to reach the fort. With a deft mix of guile and violence; Clark led his men to triumph; without losing a single soldier. Although historians have ranked him among the greatest rebel commanders; Clark’s name is all but forgotten today. William R. Nester resurrects the story of Clark’s triumphs and his downfall in this; the first full biography of the man in more than fifty years.
#123325 in Books DM Dooling 2000-04-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x .40 x 5.50l; .37 #File Name: 0806132248164 pagesThe Sons of the Wind The Sacred Stories of the Lakota
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A Great Introduction to the Teachings of the Great Sioux Nation's FaithBy David KatzThis book is a compilation of traditional Lakota/Dakota (Great Sioux Nation) teachings related to the creation of the Universe and Planet Earth; along with stories related to the creation of lesser spirits; the Earth; and mankind by God (referred to with a name that translates into English as "the great mystery" - a being the mere humans do not have the capacity to truly understand - hence the need for lesser spirits and a human spiritual leaders to bridge the gap).This is a great read; but not an easy one. The teachings and stories in this book were (until the 20th century) shared exclusively with learned holy men - essentially the priesthood of the Sioux religion. These teachings and stories were told to and written down by a trusted historian who was not a member of the Great Sioux Nation in the early 20th century to ensure that these teachings would not be lost during a time when the long-term survival of Sioux culture was considered far from certain.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great Book!By JohnIf you like myths; fables or just good stories this book is for you! It's the most complete telling of any Native American mythology. If you are interested in Native American culture and beliefs it is a must read!1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. ExcellentBy MochamantisThis was excellent in telling the stories of the Lakota. I keep re-reading. For me lots of important info.
