Author: Dempsey, Hugh A.
Title: Charcoal's World
Description: Saskatoon, Western Producer Prairie, 1978. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 1st Edition. Hardcover. True First Edition. [Reprinted by The University of Nebraska in 1979]. 8vo, pp. 178 including 4 page index. A fine copy in dustwrapper [a hint of rubbing]. Illustrated. The true story of Charcoal, a Native Indian, told from both the R.C.M.P. & the N atives side. Outstanding photography support this piece bring it to life - including shots of: Medecine Pipe Man, Red Crow, James Wilson - the Indian Agent, Crow Eagle & Pretty Wolverine Woman, Major Steele & of course, Charcoal, who, just over 100 years ago, in 1896, killed one man & made an attempt on others. Major Samuel Benfield Steele of the RCMP, saw him as a common murderer - but the real story was beyond his grasp - there was another tale here, that of a holy man concerned about his eternal spirit. /Dust Jacket Included.

Keywords: NATIVE AMERICAN / INDIANS PEOPLES CANADIAN HISTORY ELECTRONIC LIST, WINTER


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