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LoC No.: 92209455
Title: Among the Sioux: A Story of the Twin Cities and the Two Dakotas
Note: Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by K. Nordquist, Sigal Alon, Harvested one missing
illustration from Internet Archive and the Online
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Summary: "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.)
Author: Creswell, R. J. (Robert J.)
EBook No.: 21208
Published: Apr 24, 2007
Downloads: 168
Language: English
Subject: Dakota Indians -- Missions
Subject: Missionaries -- Great Plains -- Biography
LoCC: History: America: America
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 92209455
Title: Among the Sioux: A Story of the Twin Cities and the Two Dakotas
Note: Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by K. Nordquist, Sigal Alon, Harvested one missing
illustration from Internet Archive and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "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.)
Author: Creswell, R. J. (Robert J.)
EBook No.: 21208
Published: Apr 24, 2007
Downloads: 168
Language: English
Subject: Dakota Indians -- Missions
Subject: Missionaries -- Great Plains -- Biography
LoCC: History: America: America
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.