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This collection of thirty-six narratives presents the Dakota Indians' experiences during a conflict previously known chiefly from the viewpoints of non-Indians.

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History in All it's Contradiction.......2006-02-08

A number of years ago, I was privileged to take an Internet class on the Dakota War of 1862 that was being taught by none other than Mr. Gary CLayton Anderson. After the course was over he took us to all the battle sites, trading posts, and places where treaties were signed. The good professor had a very great knack for evoking the visuals. That is a tendency that has carried over into his books. To write this book he has spent literally hundreds of hours combing through manuscripts, museum archives, and musty old books and newspapers in order to find first hand accounts of Minnesota's only Indian War. The results are absolutely stunning. The Dakota warriors and tribal chiefs who waged war on the whites come across not as peaceful children of nature or even as blood thirsty savages, but as men of flesh and blood. Although there are heroes and villains in this book, there are times when it is very difficult to tell them appart. At the same time as Chief Little Crow countenanced bloody massacres of women and children he secretly ordered his foster brother to save as many of them as he could. In addition, there were very few "hostile" Indians who didn't have some white people or Americanised Indians they desired to protect. Most of the people in this book seemed only interested in protecting their families and friends. One of the most sympathetic figures proves to be a Dakota "half breed" known as Joseph Coursolle or Hinhankaga, depending on which language you spoke. To Coursolle, after his daughters were taken prisoner by "hostiles," getting them back became his obsession, one understandable to any parent. The most fascinating thing about this book was that there were Indians who favored the whites and whites who favored the Indians. Coursolle, whose mother was Dakota, would go on to become a Corporal in the US Army, serving as a scout and a sniper against the men who had stolen his family. And among the "hostiles" hanged at Mankato was a white man who had been adopted into the Dakota Nation. In closing, this book reveals what happened in all it's complexities and brutal truth. History, no matter how hard one may try to change it to fit one's own politics, is so complex that even the characters you come to know intimately can still surprise you. No matter how hard some people may try, it cannot be pushed into a box. I am very much surpised that noone has tried optioning this book for TV or a movie. It would make a very powerful tale.

The Indian Side of the 1862 War.......2002-11-27

Historians discovered many years ago that oral history is a vibrant cornucopia of information. Even better, integrating oral history into traditional modes of inquiry opened up more chances for earning a Ph.D., or getting that career making book contract. In the case of "Through Dakota Eyes: Narrative Accounts of the Minnesota Indian War of 1862," oral history is the only game in town. Every selection in the book is an oral story from Indians or mixed-blood Indians about the disastrous uprising that killed hundreds of soldiers, settlers, and Indians. One of the editors of "Through Dakota Eyes" is none other than Gary Clayton Anderson, the premier scholar on Dakota history. As usual, Anderson goes above and beyond the call of duty in researching the narratives, providing background color on the people involved (and also providing information about what happened to these people after the uprising, something I greatly appreciated).

For nearly a century after the uprising, articles and books concerning the 1862 war only used white narratives as sources of information. There is definitely nothing wrong with relying on these narratives; they are invaluable sources of information on the uprising. The white narratives also reveal the tragic dimensions of the conflict, showing how innocent men, women, and children died (or persevered) in especially brutal ways. With the addition of these Indian narratives, however, historians can now go inside the camps and meeting places of the Dakotas intimately involved in the conflict.

The narratives are lumped into distinct categories dealing with different stages of the uprising. Each category then provides a succinct description of that particular phase of the war. With each narrative, the editors provide a small capsule of information on the person telling the story, allowing the reader to understand that person's place in the overall scheme of things. It is recommended to read the endnotes for each narrative, as they provide excellent information on each narrative. Excellent maps and pictures of many of the people involved also help the reader to understand the accounts.

Some of the narratives are more helpful than others. A few are difficult to understand due to poor grammar or contradictory information. Several of the narratives appeared in newspaper articles or as testimony in a case against the government in 1901, and there is a possibility that someone altered or changed them as they saw fit. That does not mean there are not any "WOW!" moments found here. In Cecelia Campbell Stay's account of the attack on the Redwood Agency (also known as the Lower Agency, where the killing began in earnest on August 18th), Cecelia describes seeing the sunlight flashing on the bayonets of Captain Marsh's patrol as they headed to their doom at the ferry crossing. Another narrative, now widely used in accounts of the uprising, comes from Wowinape, the son of Little Crow (the leader of the warring Dakota). Battle narratives allow the reader to feel as though they are at Fort Ridgely, New Ulm, or Birch Coulee as the cannons roar and the bullets fly.

As the editors point out, many of the mixed-blood Indian narratives identify a central tension of the conflict, namely the division between Indians who adopted white modes of civilization (the farmer Indians) and those who stayed true to traditional Indian values (the blanket Indians). Many of the mixed-blood Indians worked closely with whites; they feared the war parties of the traditionals just as much as whites did. As the war began to wind down, it was the mixed-bloods along with some full-blooded Indians who confronted the warring Indians, forcing these hostile forces to turn over their white captives in an effort to make peace with the military forces sweeping into the area.

This is an absolutely essential book for anyone interested in the Minnesota 1862 uprising. Actually, anyone writing a paper on this conflict without using this book as a source could find themselves in hot water. Since the editors graciously organized the narratives in chronological order, there is no reason someone unfamiliar with the conflict and its principal figures would have any difficulty understanding the book. Gary Anderson and Alan Woolworth have made an important contribution to Indian scholarship with this impressive tome.

An indepth look at life of an indian in the 1800s.......2000-03-29

This book has some wonderful narratives from the very people who were caught up in the middle of the uprising in Minnesota in 1862. The author does a good job of explaining how the book is laid out. You definitely need to read the intro to understand this. While I was reading the book, I felt as though I was there in the middle of it with all those involved. I don't excuse what was done, but I have a better understanding of what horrors the indians went through that drove them to this place. I would definitely recommend this book.

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In the Preface to the first volume Jensen writes, "On the rolls of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are found the names of a host of men and women of worth - heroes and heroines of a higher type - who have been and are willing to sacrifice fortune and life for the sake of their religion. It is for the purpose of perpetuating the memory of these, and to place on record deeds worthy of imitation, that [this set] makes its appearance."

With over 5000 biographical entries of "heroes and heroines" complete with over 2000 photographs the L.D.S. Biographical Encyclopedia is an essential reference for study of early church history. Nearly anyone with pioneer heritage will find exciting and interesting history about ancestors in these volumes.

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LATTER-DAY SAINT BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA - A Compilation Of Biographical Sketches Of Prominent Men And Women In The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints
Andrew Jenson
Manufacturer: Andrew Jenson Memorial Association
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000SBPTH0

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LATTER-DAY SAINT BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA. A COMPILATION OF BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF PROMINENT MEN AND WOMEN IN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS. Volume II. (2).

Manufacturer: Andrew Jenson History Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000F4UZMY

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LATTER-DAY SAINT BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA. A COMPILATION OF BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF PROMINENT MEN AND WOMEN IN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS. Volume IV (4).

Manufacturer: Andrew Jenson History Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000F4WFPO

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LATTER-DAY SAINT BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA. A COMPILATION OF BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF PROMINENT MEN AND WOMEN IN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS. Volume III (3).

Manufacturer: Andrew Jenson History Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000F4V14U

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Excellent Resource.......2006-12-21

My predecessor recommended this book and let me borrow her copy. I immediately knew I needed my own copy. I hope he comes out with an updated version (as some things in this field change with the economic times) soon. BUY IT!

Complete Guide to Corporate Fund Raising

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Complete Guide to Corporate Fund Raising
Katie Kraatz
Manufacturer: Taft Group
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Complete Guide to Corporate Fund Raising
Joseph Dermer
Manufacturer: Public Service Materials Ctr
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 9992659793

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"... excellent... a detailed, yet simple, guidebook... numerous illustrations and extensive checklists add to the practicality of the book... provides a quick education on the essentials of the physical aspects of a home... On my scale of one to ten, this outstanding book rates a nine."-Robert Bruss, syndicated real estate columnist, Tribune Media Services. This home inspection book stands out-it's the only one that helps home buyers determine what they need and want in a home, and the only one that follows a unique system of checklists to help them find that "dream house."

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These checklists are essential to buying a home!.......1999-07-13

As a first time homebuyer, I was intimidated by all of the things that can be "wrong" with a prospective home. This book explains the essentials of everything on the extensive checklists. Definitions are given in words and pictures for everything you should inspect.

This is not the only book you should read, but I strongly recommend it as part of your arsenal.

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Good book for the price

An excellent guide for home owners and home inspectors

Inspecting a House: A Guide for Buyers, Owners, and Renovators
Alan Carson , and Robert Dunlop
Manufacturer: Stoddart
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Binding: Paperback

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The Complete Book of Home Inspection

ASIN: 0773760377

Book Description

A new home should be a financial investment, not a financial drain. Homeowners often realize too late that the property they’ve purchased is in need of costly repairs. Now you can protect yourself before you make a purchase by conducting a thorough home inspection. Seasoned real estate inspectors Alan Carson and Robert Dunlop will help you master the techniques of professional home inspection. This all-inclusive guide, filled with clear and detailed illustrations, will show you:

• What to inspect yourself and what to leave to the experts

• Which materials are the most durable when it comes to gutters, exterior walls, and roof

• How to check the fuse box or circuit breaker panel for trouble spots

• How to identify pipe materials used in plumbing systems and evaluate a septic system

• What you need to know about floors, doors, windows, walls, and much more

For those who want to perform their own renovations, this book features such useful resources as a breakdown of typical renovation costs and a sample construction contract to help do-it-yourselfers avoid common construction pitfalls. Inspecting a House is a valuable resource that will save you time, money, and the endless frustrations of unforeseen home repairs.

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Good book for the price.......2006-03-18

"Inspecting A House" is about performing home inspections prior to purchasing a home. It contains sections the exterior, structure, electrical service, plumbing, heating, the basement and crawl spaces, interior, insulation, and the attic.

While I am not a professional, I did find this book useful for the cost. The book is easy to read and is fairly exhaustive of the type of problems you could run into and what those problems would look like. The book also contains several diagrams to help illistrate what problems would look like. I would have liked to have seen more diagrams, and even some color pictures... but that would have increased the cost of the book. Like I said, the book was worth what it cost.

The book is targeted to the US environment and codes. Being from Canada, I would have preferred if the author had included us as well... but this isn't fatal. Finally the last part on home renovations seemed to be out of place and far too elementary. The author should have left that part out and done more detail on home inspection.

This book gets the job done for the price. Pick it up for a good overview of home inspections. 3 out of 5 stars.

An excellent guide for home owners and home inspectors.......2000-11-24

This book is an invaluable guide for anyone who owns a home, or is planning to buy or renovate one. The different systems of the house are explored, from the heating system to the roof, with clear descriptions of the typical problems which occur in each of these areas and what to look for.

The pictures, which come from the "Illustrated Home" series of books are clear and certainly worth a thousand words each.

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This book provides buyers of homes and land for building with critical information about 50 different environmental and developmental issues. Radon, wetlands, floodplains, lead paint, electro-magnetic fields, and zoning are just a few of the concerns addressed by this book. The book provides descriptions of each issue and tells where to look for further information. It also lists all of the federal and state environmental agencies.

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An interesting read........2000-07-12

Chalofsky draws on his 25 years of working in (New Jeresy) to help his readers learn to avoid the variety of environmental pitfalls of real estatet purchases that he skillfully highlights. Chalofsky provides an interesting read that...may help you to rest easier (in your decision).

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The Home Buyer's Inspection Guide
James Madorma
Manufacturer: Betterway Books
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Binding: Paperback

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The Home Buyer's Inspection Guide: Everything You Need to Know to Save $$ and Get a Better House

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The Home Buyer's Inspection Guide: Everything You Need to Know to Save $$ and Get a Better House
Warren Boroson , Ken Austin , and C. K. Austin
Manufacturer: John Wiley & Sons Inc
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 047157449X

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How to pursue the home of your dreams with your eyes wide open. The Home Buyer's Inspection Guide will help put you in the home that's tailored to your needs and budget. Unlike many technical handbooks that are designed for professional home inspectors, this sensible, straightforward guide gives you the practical tools you need to establish your priorities, assess the available houses before you, and make a clear-headed judgment about the one that finally works for you. The guide focuses on several major housing aspects and prompts you to ask questions and seek out answers so that your final decision is a fully informed one. You'll weigh the advantages and drawbacks of various houses in such crucial areas as:

Asking price—its reasonableness, affordability, and negotiability
Property taxes—their affordability and stability
Property condition—the quality of the overall structure, the roof, the internal systems, and the probable cost of upkeep
Neighborhood—its general appearance, the age mix, the available community, and municipal facilities
Education—the type, quality, and proximity of schools in the area
Energy efficiency—the degree and quality of the insulation, the cost of typical utility bills

With the guide's help, you'll know each prospective house from top to bottom, inside and out. You'll then use the book s unique value ratings system, which enables you to clearly establish your priorities and to rate each house in each of the major housing areas on a numerical basis so that your final decision is truly objective. Then, just to make sure that nothing is overlooked, the guide encourages you to bring in a professional home inspector at this later stage and shows you how to deal effectively with the inspector and the ensuing inspection report.

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House Inspection: A Buyers Guide
Dale Chaney , and Jeff Miller
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill/Contemporary
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Binding: Paperback

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Inspection of a single family dwelling: A practical guide for appraisers, home inspectors, real estate sales people, attorneys, home owners, or prospective home buyers

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Inspection of a single family dwelling: A practical guide for appraisers, home inspectors, real estate sales people, attorneys, home owners, or prospective home buyers
Sol Sherman
Manufacturer: American Association of Certified Appraisers
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ASIN: B0006P0482

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My Life at San Juan Pueblo is a rich, rewarding, and uplifting collection of personal and cultural stories from a master of her craft. Esther Martinez's tales brim with entertaining characters that embody her Native American Tewa culture and its wisdom about respect, kindness, and positive attitudes. Sure to bring a smile to readers of all ages, this enchanting glimpse of an oral tradition passed from grandfather to granddaughter also features a CD of the stories as told by Esther Martinez herself.

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Why does Coyote continue to get fooled?.......2006-09-02

Martinez's book is a gem! Though, I'm somewhat biased since I grew up listening to the stories of my grandmother. Now years later I still do not get tired of hearing trickster stories and adventures. It is quite a treat to have these stories at hand to flip through and read. Chapters are easily organized to read as stand alone stories. My Life in San Juan Pueblo comes with a CD so readers can get a sense of how Martinez paints a story through her words. Whether this book is read by a young child or the young at heart, readers can get a sense of Pueblo life and culture as lived by a respected and accomplished educator. It is through the stories that are read and re-told in which Pueblo culture and story continue to breathe life. And, the stories collected in My Life in San Juan Pueblo embody how storytelling is at the heart of Pueblo existence.

My favorite is The Old Man Bat and the Chickadees. Enjoy!

My Life in San Juan Pueblo: Stories of Esther Martinez

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My Life in San Juan Pueblo: Stories of Esther Martinez
P'Oe Esther Martinez
Manufacturer: University of Illinois Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OPYCAK

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My Life in San Juan Pueblo: Stories of Esther Martinez
Josephine Binford
Manufacturer: University of Illinois Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OQCBSY

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