Among the Sioux: A Story of the Twin Cities and the Two Dakotas by R. J. Creswell
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"Among the Sioux: A Story of the Twin Cities and the Two Dakotas" by R. J. Creswell is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the experiences and contributions of early missionaries among the Sioux Indians, focusing particularly on the inspiring lives and efforts of individuals like the Pond brothers and Dr. Williamson. It offers insights into their motives, struggles, and the profound impact they had
on Sioux culture and Christian conversion. The opening of the work introduces readers to the Pond brothers, Samuel and Gideon, who, inspired by a revival in their home town and driven by a deep commitment to missionary work, set out for the Sioux territory in the 1830s. They arrive at Fort Snelling, seeking to bring education and Christianity to a people they perceived as neglected and in need. The narrative outlines their initial endeavors, depicting both the beauty of the landscape and the daunting challenges they faced. Their determination is portrayed in the context of their hopes to contribute positively to the Sioux's lives, setting the stage for the broader story of the mission's developments and struggles in the ensuing chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Creswell, R. J. (Robert J.), 1844-1906 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 92209455 |
| Title | Among the Sioux: A Story of the Twin Cities and the Two Dakotas |
| Credits |
Produced by K. Nordquist, Sigal Alon, Harvested one missing illustration from Internet Archive and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Dakota Indians -- Missions |
| Subject | Missionaries -- Great Plains -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 21208 |
| Release Date | Apr 24, 2007 |
| Last Update | Apr 25, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 3499 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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