The Dawn Builder (1910)

The Dawn Builder is a novel written by John Gneisenau Neihardt and first published in 1910. The book tells the story of a young man named Laughing Water, who is a member of the Sioux tribe. Laughing Water is chosen by the tribal elders to lead his people into a new era of prosperity and peace. However, he must first overcome many obstacles, including the prejudice of white settlers and the internal conflicts within his own tribe.As Laughing Water begins his journey, he meets a variety of characters who help him along the way, including a wise old medicine man, a brave warrior, and a kind-hearted white woman. Together, they work to build a new community that is based on cooperation and understanding between different cultures.Throughout the book, Neihardt explores themes of identity, cultural conflict, and the power of community. He also draws on his own experiences living among the Sioux people to create a vivid and authentic portrayal of their way of life.Overall, The Dawn Builder is a powerful and inspiring novel that celebrates the resilience and strength of indigenous cultures. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Native American history and literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.