Pine Ridge Reservation (Images of America: South Dakota) (Paperback)

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Product Description

Established as the Pine Ridge Agency in southwestern South Dakota between Nebraska and the Black Hills in 1878, Pine Ridge became a reservation in 1889. The second-largest reservation in the country, comprised of almost 2 million acres, it is home to 38,000 residents, almost 18,000 of whom are enrolled members of the Oglala Sioux Tribe. The history of the Pine Ridge Reservation is laden with both an awe-inspiring cultural heritage and the tragic effects of forced settlement on the reservation.

About the Author

From the first visitors that arrived in the area to the reservation's monumental struggles of the 20th century, author Donovin Arleigh Sprague examines the chronology of Pine Ridge through nearly 200 vintage images of the leaders, events, and moments that have shaped the reservation's history. Donovin Arleigh Sprague is an accomplished author and historian. He is the director of education at the Crazy Horse Memorial, an instructor at Black Hills State University, Oglala Lakota College, and the Indian University of North America at Crazy Horse Memorial.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (November 16, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738533572
• ISBN-13: 978-0738533575
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #545,889 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Indian Research, August 11, 2006

By	Jean Creswick - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book was an outstanding tool in researching the Indians of Crow Creek Reservation. I am doing research on a friend's family and was astounded at what I did NOT know about Indian history.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars pine ridge, July 3, 2006

By	CM "CM" - See all my reviews

this book is very richly documented. really interresting pictures and the nice thing is all the titles are translated from lakota. nice idea!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great for Families, May 18, 2009

By	D. Goerner "700 albums" (Greer, SC USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is mainly photographs with some very descriptive captions. I think it would be a good reference for anyone studying Native American history or who has ancestors from the Pine Ridge area.