Excerpt from Where the Trail Divides
It was after sundown when he paused; and then only from absolute physical inability to go farther. Outraged nature had at last rebelled, and not even fear could suffice longer to stimulate him. The grass was wet with dew, and prone on his knees he mois tened his lips therefrom as drinks many another of the fauna of the prairie. Then, flat on his back, not sleeping, but very wide awake, very watchful, he lay awaiting the return of strength. Upon the fringe of hair beneath the brim of his hat the sweat slowly dried; then, as the dew gathered thicker and thicker, dampened afresh. Far to the east, where during the day had appeared the fringe of green, the sky lightened, almost brightened; until at last, like a curious face, the full moon, peeping above the hori zon, lit up the surface of prairie.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a riveting telling of the Sioux Falls Massacre of 1862, a lesser-known tragedy that took place at the height of the American Civil War. The author uses firsthand accounts and vivid historical detail to recreate the harrowing tale of the inhabitants of a small settlement who were brutally murdered by a band of Sioux warriors. The book delves into the motivations and actions of both sides, exploring the complex relationship between settlers and Native Americans in the face of westward expansion. Through its exploration of themes of fear, prejudice, and the resilience of the human spirit, this book provides a thought-provoking and deeply moving account of a dark chapter in American history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330111505_0
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