The northern plains are often ignored by the rest of the nation
or, if not, are mentioned in the context of the weather, Mount
Rushmore, or the Black Hills. However, North Dakota and South
Dakota have a colorful past--and present--deserving of greater
recognition.
Norman K. Risjord relates the remarkable histories of these two
states, from the geological formation of the Great Plains to
economic changes in the twenty-first century. Risjord takes the
reader on a journey through the centuries detailing the first human
inhabitants of the northern plains, the Lewis and Clark expedition,
homesteading and railroad building, the political influence of the
Progressive movement, the building of Mount Rushmore, and Wounded
Knee II. Included are stories of such noteworthy characters as
French explorer Verendrye, the Lakota leader Red Cloud, North
Dakota political boss Alexander McKenzie, and South Dakota Democrat
George S. McGovern.
Despite the shared topography and the rivers that course through
both states, the diverse reactions of the two states to the
challenges of the twentieth century provide opportunities for
arresting comparisons. This captivating look at the Dakotas'
geography, ecology, politics, and culture is essential reading for
Dakotans and those interested in the rich history of this important
region.
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