The Black Hills: Or The Last Hunting Ground Of The Dakotas V2 (1899)

By Annie D. Tallent

Book Overview

The Black Hills: Or The Last Hunting Ground Of The Dakotas V2 (1899) is a historical book written by Annie D. Tallent. It is the second volume of a two-part series that delves into the history and culture of the Dakotas, a Native American tribe that inhabited the Black Hills region of South Dakota. The book provides a detailed account of the final years of the Dakotas' traditional way of life, as they faced increasing pressure from white settlers and the US government to abandon their nomadic lifestyle and settle on reservations. Tallent's book is based on extensive research and includes firsthand accounts from both Native Americans and white settlers who lived in the region during this period. The author explores the complex relationships between the Dakotas and the various groups that sought to control their land, including the US Army, mining companies, and railroad companies. Throughout the book, Tallent also examines the spiritual and cultural beliefs of the Dakotas, including their connection to the land and their reverence for the natural world. She describes the rituals and ceremonies that were central to their way of life, as well as their rich oral tradition of storytelling. Overall, The Black Hills: Or The Last Hunting Ground Of The Dakotas V2 (1899) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Dakotas and the struggles faced by Native American tribes during the westward expansion of the United States.A Complete History Of The Black Hills Of Dakota From Their First Invasion In 1874 To The Present Time, Comprising A Comprehensive Account Of How They Lost Them; Of Numerous Adventures Of The Early Settlers; Their Heroic Struggles For Supremacy Against The Hostile Dakota Tribes, And Their Final Victory; The Opening Of The Country To White Settlement, And Its Subsequent Development.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164933817
• ISBN13: 9781164933816
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.5" x 9.3"