North Dakota Books

If you can find this circular anywhere, you should buy it.

When first published in 1971, this circular was credited with putting one of the most shady calf sellers in North Dakota out of business.

The author went on to invent an anti-dirrheal treatment for calves that was described by the chairman of the Veterinary Science Department at North Dakota State University as the most significant thing to come out of that department in at least a quarter century.

This book is a wonderful introduction to the rise and fall of the first movement for proportional representation voting systems in American municipal elections. As Barber details, Ohio led the way, with most of its major cities using "PR" with real success in bringing communities together at the table of representation. The eventual repeals are all the more painful because they were usually done because of intolerance toward a minority community. By simpling providing the facts in a readable, interesting way, Barber's book lays the goundwork for a revival.

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

The crow chief, a brilliantly white bird, is responsible for a famine among human beings. The humans respond with HOPE and their hope is rewarded by CHANGE, as the crow chief is compelled to learn a lesson of "community" and inter-relatedness, a lesson that results in turning his feathers a beautiful jet black.

The text of this book for young children is elegantly simple and warm in spirit, but as always, it's the stunning illustrations that make the book very special. Paul Goble does not base his drawings on any traditional Native American art, yet the drawings evoke the awe and grandeur of the Native American spirit at its purest. Goble's works belong in a museum, even if it's only the museum of your child's memory.

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!

Dakota Day Trips and More Dakota Day Trips are both easy, pleasant escapes. Not a North Dakotan, it is unlikely I will ever visit most of the places highlighted in these books, nor is it likely that I would go out of my way to visit North Dakota just to see them. What I enjoy most about the "Day Trips" books is the friendly voice speaking to me from rural America. It IS an escape to read about small town folk welcoming you into the passions of their lives as they run their resturants, renovate luxury train cars, or the townsfolk who contribute their hearts as they plant peonies or place teacups in local cemetaries. The "Day Trips" books help me to see my corner of America with wonder as I try to notice details which may belie or reveal stories, and a spirit that appreciates the love that motivated the care of those details. Not a North Dakotan? Read either or both "Day Trips" and open your eyes to your corner of America.

This is a very good book for beginners. It is easy to follow, very interesting, and sticks to the basics. I recommend it for anyone who wants to get into stargazing.

For anyone interested in the background, impact, and future of the Pick-Sloan Plan, you need look no further than Lawson's aptly titled "Dammed Indians". The tribes from Gavins Point Dam near Yankton, SD to Ft. Peck Dam in Montana have all been adversely affected with the damming of the Missouri River, a truth which Lawson documents with precision and skill. Originally a Ph.D. dissertation written in the history department at the University of New Mexico, Lawson is a fine example of some of the many outstanding American West historians who have come out of that institution.

Daniel Tandy's mother died when he was a baby, and his father left him to head out west to pursue his dreams. Raised by his grandparents on an Illinois farm, Daniel longed to know a father's love. When his grandfather dies, Daniel is upset by the many changes that occur. His father's cousin Hattie, the closest thing to a mother Daniel has even know, leaves Illinois with her husband and children to homestead in Oklahoma. So Daniel comes up with a daring plan. He runs away from home and heads for South Dakota, where he knows his father lives. But the year is 1890, and rumors of an Indian uprising are running rampant. At first Daniel fears for his life - until he hears the Indians' side of the story. And what Daniel discovers when he finds his father will change his life forever. This was an exciting and heartwarming continuation of American Quilts, the saga of one American pioneer family over four generations.