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The Dull Knifes of Pine Ridge: A Lakota Odyssey

Joe Starita
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The Dull Knifes of Pine Ridge: A Lakota Odyssey

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2002

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Joe Starita

The Dull Knifes of Pine Ridge: A Lakota Odyssey

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2002
Book Details
Pages

392

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Pine Ridge Reservation • Late 19th Century

Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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The Dull Knifes of Pine Ridge: A Lakota Odyssey by Joe Starita chronicles the journey of several generations of the Dull Knife family, a Lakota family, highlighting their resilience amidst cultural and historical changes. The narrative spans 150 years, detailing the family's challenges and perseverance from the 19th-century Plains Wars through the preserving of their culture and identity.

Informative

Inspirational

Emotional

Challenging

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.5

383 ratings

87%

Loved it

9%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Dull Knifes of Pine Ridge: A Lakota Odyssey by Joe Starita is praised for its thorough research and compelling narrative, bringing to life the multigenerational story of the Dull Knife family. Positive insights highlight its contribution to understanding Native American history. Some critiques note a dense writing style, potentially challenging for casual readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Dull Knifes of Pine Ridge: A Lakota Odyssey?

Readers interested in Native American history, civil rights, and familial legacies would enjoy The Dull Knifes of Pine Ridge: A Lakota Odyssey. Similar audiences might appreciate Dee Brown's Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, which also delves into Native American experiences and resilience.

4.5

383 ratings

87%

Loved it

9%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

392

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Pine Ridge Reservation • Late 19th Century

Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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