Spirit Lake
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Edition: 1st Uk ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A sweeping historical novel, Spirit Lake chronicles the harrowing events surrounding the 1857 Spirit Lake Massacre in Iowa, a pivotal moment in American frontier history. Kantor masterfully reconstructs the lives of both settlers and Dakota Sioux, presenting a nuanced and often brutal account of conflict, survival, and the clash of cultures. The narrative vividly portrays the harsh realities of pioneer life and the devastating consequences of territorial expansion, immersing readers in a period of intense struggle and profound human drama. This powerful work illustrates the complexities of a nation in formation, offering a poignant reflection on the human cost of westward expansion.
Author: Mackinlay Kantor
Format: Hardback
Published: 1962, Hutchinson & Co Ltd
Edition: 1st Uk ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A sweeping historical novel, Spirit Lake chronicles the harrowing events surrounding the 1857 Spirit Lake Massacre in Iowa, a pivotal moment in American frontier history. Kantor masterfully reconstructs the lives of both settlers and Dakota Sioux, presenting a nuanced and often brutal account of conflict, survival, and the clash of cultures. The narrative vividly portrays the harsh realities of pioneer life and the devastating consequences of territorial expansion, immersing readers in a period of intense struggle and profound human drama. This powerful work illustrates the complexities of a nation in formation, offering a poignant reflection on the human cost of westward expansion.