Publisher's Synopsis
Tah-Koo Wah-Kan: Or The Gospel Among The Dakotas is a book written by Stephen R. Riggs and published in 1869. The book provides a detailed account of the author's experiences as a missionary among the Dakota people in Minnesota during the mid-19th century. Riggs was a member of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions and spent several decades living among the Dakota, learning their language and culture, and spreading the Christian gospel. The book is divided into several parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Riggs' work and experiences. The first section provides an overview of the Dakota people and their culture, including their religious beliefs, social customs, and language. The second section describes Riggs' efforts to translate the Bible into the Dakota language, a project that took many years and required him to create a written alphabet for the language. The third section of the book focuses on Riggs' efforts to evangelize among the Dakota people, including his preaching, teaching, and counseling. He describes the challenges he faced in communicating the gospel to a people with a very different worldview and the resistance he encountered from some members of the community. The final section of the book provides a detailed account of the Dakota uprising of 1862, which was a violent conflict between the Dakota people and the United States government. Overall, Tah-Koo Wah-Kan: Or The Gospel Among The Dakotas is a fascinating and detailed account of one man's efforts to spread the Christian faith among a Native American tribe. It provides valuable insights into the culture and history of the Dakota people, as well as the challenges faced by missionaries in the 19th century. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Native American missions or the cultural interactions between different groups in the United States.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.
