This book features Rosemeade Pottery, which was made in Wahpeton, North Dakota, between 1940 and 1961. The text is interesting and informative, and the book includes a large number of beautiful photos of the many different types of pottery produced by Rosemeade. The book is well-organized and easy to use, This is a superb reference book for Rosemeade pottery collectors and everyone interested in American pottery.

I really enjoyed the insights that Ms. Dommel brought to this boo

I have always been interested in the old west. The various customs of the Native Americans and the ways that the minds of prior generations worked in their own times. I have always had a love of horses and this novel certainly kept my attention. This book is only one of the Buckskin Man Series. They are all excellent. They have an order in which they should be read to be most effective because of the dates. If I can remember the order they are as follows. 1. Conquering Horse. 2. Lord Grizzley 3. Riders of Judgement 4. Jack of Spades 5. Scarlet Plum I was not disappointed in one of these. Frederick Manfred also wrote under the name of Fredrica. I do however, have a few of his books that I do not like. His home was in Minnesota and the area that he writes about in all these novels is the five state area around Minnesota.

Oscar Micheaux wrote seven novels. "The Conquest" was his first novel, and his best. If you can only purchase one book BY Oscar Micheaux, this is the best.
Prof. Jayna Brown's introduction is outstanding. Her introduction is tough but fair. The introduction places Oscar Micheaux in his historical context, as a conservative Booker T. Washington follower.
This is the first reprint of "The Conquest" that is not a facsimile copy of the original typeset edition from 1913. As a result, the lettering, font and artwork in the book are modern and elegant.
The book itself is autobiographical. But the book is about more than the struggle of one African-American. The book is also about a whole variety of topics: homesteading, railroading, rural America, and the urban vs. rural divide.
I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in homesteading, railroading, farming,or American history. Micheaux was one of a kind. The same thing that was said about writer George Schuyler could also be said about Oscar Micheaux:
"He woke up every morning to see which way the world was turning, and he took off in the opposite direction. He loved playing the role of the maverick."

If I could give this more STARS I would. Anyone interested in researching the Lakota society should consult this book. This book contains a census in ledger form of Indian tribes (Sioux, Cheyenne, and Arapaho) residing at the Red Cloud Agency towards the end of the Sioux War. It is exciting to see the followers of Crazy Horse identified. What makes this book truly unique is that it is not an abstract of the ledger... it is a page-by-page photograph of the ledger -- as written in the 1870's (in good handwriting too!). So you don't have to rely on someone else's interpretation of the names. I only wish more books of this kind were published this way! The Ledger format consists of: Arraprahoes, Cheyennes, Young Man Afraid of Horses, American Horses, Red Cloud, Red Leaf, Yellow Bear, Little Wound, Departures, Arrivals from the North, Transfers to Spotted Tail, Indians from Spotted Tail on Passes, and Crazy Horse. Also included are Beef Records, Ration Tickets, etc., as well as a historical introduction (nicely documented). This book has enabled me to successfully locate Sioux families that I am researching. I highly recommended it. (Printed on acid free paper.)

This book weaves a wonderful web of a Lakota oral tradition along side a capivating hero. It was so absorbing that I felt as if I faced the characters obstacles along side him.

Rinnah Two Feathers is looking forward to her summer vacation. She and her two best friends, Tommy Red Hawk and Meagen Paige, are staying in a cabin in Spearfish Canyon as guests of Meagen's dad. But on the first day, Rinnah is handed a note from a nervous, mysterious woman who says "They're after the rose," before taking off again. Then the woman is found face down in a pond. The note is confusing, but the trio is determined to discover what it means. With every clue they piece together, they discover they're in more danger. Meanwhile, Meagen is having a hard time adjusting to the new woman in her dad's life. This summer is shaping up to be anything but restful.

This is the second in a new mystery series for kids. I'd enjoyed the first, and this one didn't disappoint me in the least. The characters are real kids with strengths and weaknesses. The plot left me confused until the end. Mr. Johnson skillfully weaves sub-plots into the story and pulls off several tense, atmospheric scenes. I was turning the pages quickly for the last 50, trying to find out what would happen next.

Kids ready to move on from the Hardy Boys or Nancy Drew will love this new series featuring great characters, plot, and writing. My only complaint? The third one isn't out yet!

A wealth of wonderful tidbits, articles, interviews, from not only the HERALD but from other newspapers the HERALD thought fit to be reprinted.

I found many confirmations of things said and written in other places that were not always documented.

And it's just a fascinating trip through the summer of 1876 via a major newspaper.

I found this book extremely interesting, as it is written by Mary Henderson Eastman, who actually got to know the Native Americans who lived near Fort Snelling, where Mary's Husband, Seth Eastman, was stationed. I was completely engulfed by her stories, and sometimes felt as if I were right there with her, experiencing first hand what these Native Americans were like and how they lived. I applaud the Afton Historical Society Press for their efforts in preserving our country's history, and for putting a small part of that history in such a beautiful book--lovely paper, and a stunning dust jacket. Anyone who enjoys history, or just a good story, should DEFINITELY buy this book!!

Wendy Warren writes with a humerous, sassy style. Her characters are fresh and funny. This book is an excellent read for anyone who wants to while away an afternoon wrapped in laughter and a tale told in a refreshing manner.