by Mike Kearby
Do you think the native people were hypocritical in their statements about coveting another’s possessions?
Do you think all wars are political processes?
Do you consider war to be a logical step when one culture tries to control and change another culture’s societal conditioning?
In the opening quote, Secretary Delano uses words such as destruction, destroying, and coercing in regards to forcing native peoples to adopt the habits of white civilization. From the quote, how do you think the United States government regarded native people?
Explain the process of accommodation after conflict.
Explain the process of assimilation after conflict.
Explain the quote, “Once thoroughly defeated, a man is never the same again.” Do you think the native people were ever the same again?
What are the two most important aspects of societal conditioning?
Does assimilation permanently displace societal conditioning?
Do you think the United States government followed the “golden rule” in their dealings with native people?
HIGH PRAISE FOR MIKE KEARBY!
RIDE THE DESPERATE TRAIL
“A rousing, action-packed saga of rough justice in an untamed land, highly recommended.”
—Midwest Book Review
“Clean writing and sharp characterization move the reader…good reading for Young Adults.”
—Young Texas Reader
THE ROAD TO A HANGING
“What I love most about historical fiction is that it places fictional characters into real history, and on this count Mr. Kearby is right on target. With plenty of action, danger and suspense from those days, even the most discriminating Western reader will be satisfied. Absolutely entertaining! A quality work!”
—New Book Reviews
“An excellent example of the recently resurgent Western genre. It is well written, with a believable plot that zips along and keeps the pages turning. The background is well researched, and the author doesn’t gloss over the violence of life in 1860s Texas.”
—Historical Novels Review
“Exciting reading.”
—Roundup Magazine
“An action-packed trail.”
—Author Elmer Kelton
“First-rate action and excellent characterization.”
—Author James Ward Lee
Other Leisure books by Mike Kearby:
RIDE THE DESPERATE TRAIL
THE ROAD TO A HANGING
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January 2009
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