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The novel spans from 1825 to 1910, chronicling the lives of a Shoshone family through seven generations, each represented by a distinct character and narrative style. The story begins with Trees-Told-It, who faces upheaval before relocating to a reservation. Subsequent parts explore themes of cultural identity, conflict, and resilience, including a daughter's conversion to Mormonism, a grandson's experiences in boarding school and WWI, and the family's ties to significant historical events like WWII and modern military conflicts. The final chapter introduces a contemporary thirteen-year-old girl on the Wind River Reservation.
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Seven Generations, Margaret Martin
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- Released
- 2015
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- Title
- Seven Generations
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Margaret Martin
- Publisher
- Margaret Martin Books
- Publisher
- 2015
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 318
- ISBN13
- 9780578159997
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- The novel spans from 1825 to 1910, chronicling the lives of a Shoshone family through seven generations, each represented by a distinct character and narrative style. The story begins with Trees-Told-It, who faces upheaval before relocating to a reservation. Subsequent parts explore themes of cultural identity, conflict, and resilience, including a daughter's conversion to Mormonism, a grandson's experiences in boarding school and WWI, and the family's ties to significant historical events like WWII and modern military conflicts. The final chapter introduces a contemporary thirteen-year-old girl on the Wind River Reservation.