Prairie Voices
Author: Kenny J. Williams
Publisher: Nashville, Tenn. : Townsend Press
Published: 1980
Total Pages: 584
ISBN-13:
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Prairie Lotus
Author: Linda Sue Park
Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 2020
Total Pages: 276
ISBN-13: 132878150X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDakota Territory, 1880. When Hanna arrives in the town of LaForge, she sees possibiltiies. Her father coupld open a shop on the main street. She could go to school, if there is a school, and even realize her dream of becoming a dressmaker--provided she can convince Papa, that is. She and Papa could make a home here. But Hanna is half-Chinese, and she knows from experience that most white people don't want neighbors who aren't white themselves. The people of LaForge have never seen an Asian person before; most are unwelcoming and unfriendly--but they don't even know her! Hannah is determined to stay in LaForge and persuade them to see byond her surface. In a setting that will be recognized by fans of Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House books, this compelling story of resolution and persistence, told with humor, insight, and charm, offers a fresh look at a long-established view of history. -- From dust jacket.
The Tallgrass Prairie Reader
Author: John Price
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
Published: 2014-06
Total Pages: 385
ISBN-13: 1609382463
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis is a collection of literature from and about the tallgrass bioregion. It focuses on autobiographical nonfiction including adventure narrative, spiritual reflection, childhood memoir, Native American perspectives, literary natural history, humor, travel writing and reportage. Writings by early explorers are followed by works of nineteenth-century authors that reflect the fear, awe, reverence, and thrill of adventure of the time. After 1900, following the destruction of the majority of tallgrass, much of the writing became nostalgic, elegiac, and mythic. A new environmental consciousness asserted itself midcentury, as personal responses to tallgrass were increasingly influenced by larger ecological perspectives. Preservation and restoration emerged as major themes. Early twenty-first-century writings demonstrate an awareness of tallgrass environmental history and the need for citizens, including writers, to remember and to help save our once magnificent prairies.
Voices From the Prairie
Author: Dorothy Beasely
Publisher: Winsome Entertainment Group LLC
Published: 2024-06-18
Total Pages: 268
ISBN-13: 1666409359
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn "Voices from the Prairies: The Extraordinary Stories of Ordinary Ranch Women", author Dorothy Louise Beasley brings to life the untold stories and indomitable spirits of the unsung heroines of Canada's ranching industry. Through meticulous interviews and first-hand accounts, the book weaves together the narratives of resilient ranch women who have dedicated their lives to their families, their land, and their livestock. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Canadian prairies, these stories illuminate the challenges, triumphs, and everyday realities faced by generations of ranch women. From early homesteaders to modern-day ranchers, their experiences serve as a testament to the enduring power of family, community, and an unwavering connection to the land. The collection of stories shatters stereotypes and celebrates the diverse roles ranch women have played, not just as wives and mothers, but as skilled horsewomen, tireless laborers, innovative problem-solvers, and pillars of their communities. Through heartwarming anecdotes and moments of raw emotion, readers are invited into the lives of these women, witnessing their struggles against the harsh prairie elements, economic hardships, and personal tragedies. "Voices from the Prairies" is more than just a compilation of stories; it is a tribute to the unbreakable spirit of ranch women and their vital contributions to Canada's agricultural heritage. This book serves as a reminder that behind every successful ranch stand women of courage, determination, and grace. “Voices from the Prairies" is an engaging, eye-opening, and ultimately inspiring read that sheds light on a part of Canadian history too often overlooked. Through these powerful stories, Beasley ensures that the voices of these remarkable ranch women will continue to resonate for generations to come.
Passion for Action in Child and Family Services
Author: Ivan Brown
Publisher: University of Regina Press
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 316
ISBN-13: 9780889772137
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIntroduction: Voices of Passion, Voices of Hope / Sharon McKay -- 1. Passion within the First nations School Work Profession / Dexter Kinequon -- 2. Passion, Action, Strength and Innovative Change: The Experience of the Saskatchewan Children's Advocate's Office in Establishing Rights-based "Children and Youth First" Principles / Marvin M. Bernstein and Roxane A. Schury -- 3. From Longing to Belonging: Attachment Theory, Connectedness, and Indigenous Children in canada / Jeannine Carriere and Cathy Richardson -- 4. Jumping through the Hoops: A Manitoba Study Examining Experiences and Reflections of Aboriginal Mothers Involved in Child Welfare in Manitoba / Marlyn Bennett -- 5. Rehearsing with Reality: Exploring Health Issues with Aboriginal Youth Through Drama / Linda Goulet, Jo-Ann Episkenew, Warren Linds and Karen Arnason -- 7. The Moving Forward Project: Working with Refugee Children, Youth and Their Families / Judy White et al. -- 8. Passion for Those Who care: What Foster Carers Need / Rob Twigg -- 9. Children with FASD involved with the Manitoba Child Welfare System: The Need for Passionate Action / Don Fuchs, Linda Burnside, Shelagh Marchenski and Andria Mudry -- 10. Physical Punishment in Childhood: A Human Rights and cxhild Protection Issue / Ailsa M. Watkinson -- 11. Complex Poverty and Home-grown Solutions in Two Prairie cities / Jim Silver [Winnipeg and Saskatoon].
Creating Historical Drama
Author: Moe, Christian H.
Publisher: SIU Press
Published: 1965
Total Pages: 344
ISBN-13: 9780809388356
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis guidebook for transforming actual American figures and events into dramatic form has aided many communities and groups in writing, planning, and producing first-rate historical dramas. This new edition of Creating Historical Drama features updated examples of drama and dramatic activities from short indoor productions to large-scale, outdoor historical dramas; new material about funding, economic impact on communities, budgeting, and marketing; and current information on physical theatre development.
Pioneer Women
Author: Joanna Stratton
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2013-05-28
Total Pages: 324
ISBN-13: 1476753598
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom a rediscovered collection of autobiographical accounts written by hundreds of Kansas pioneer women in the early twentieth century, Joanna Stratton has created a collection hailed by Newsweek as “uncommonly interesting” and “a remarkable distillation of primary sources.” Never before has there been such a detailed record of women’s courage, such a living portrait of the women who civilized the American frontier. Here are their stories: wilderness mothers, schoolmarms, Indian squaws, immigrants, homesteaders, and circuit riders. Their personal recollections of prairie fires, locust plagues, cowboy shootouts, Indian raids, and blizzards on the plains vividly reveal the drama, danger and excitement of the pioneer experience. These were women of relentless determination, whose tenacity helped them to conquer loneliness and privation. Their work was the work of survival, it demanded as much from them as from their men—and at last that partnership has been recognized. “These voices are haunting” (The New York Times Book Review), and they reveal the special heroism and industriousness of pioneer women as never before.
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Published: 1894
Total Pages: 692
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