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by Jim Fergus (Author) "Today is my birthday, and I have received the greatest gift of all-freedom! ..." (more)
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In 1854 Cheyenne Chief Little Wolf asked for 1,000 white women as brides for his warriors in exchange for 1,000 horses. Using this true incident, Fergus lets his imagination go wild and creates a journal of one of his ancestors who became one of those brides in 1875. Laura Hicks renders this imaginative work splendidly. She is vivacious and expressive as May Dodd, who tells the story of her family and her new life with the Cheyenne. Her vocal characterizations, especially of the various immigrant women Dodd encounters, are lively. A work this unusual needs a performance that is versatile and out of the ordinary, both of which has achieved. M.T.F. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.


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An American western with a most unusual twist, this is an imaginative fictional account of the participation of May Dodd and others in the controversial "Brides for Indians" program, a clandestine U.S. government^-sponsored program intended to instruct "savages" in the ways of civilization and to assimilate the Indians into white culture through the offspring of these unions. May's personal journals, loaded with humor and intelligent reflection, describe the adventures of some very colorful white brides (including one black one), their marriages to Cheyenne warriors, and the natural abundance of life on the prairie before the final press of the white man's civilization. Fergus is gifted in his ability to portray the perceptions and emotions of women. He writes with tremendous insight and sensitivity about the individual community and the political and religious issues of the time, many of which are still relevant today. This book is artistically rendered with meticulous attention to small details that bring to life the daily concerns of a group of hardy souls at a pivotal time in U.S. history. Grace Fill --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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4.0 out of 5 stars AN ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME..., Feb 24 2008
By Lawyeraau (Balmoral Castle) - See all my reviews
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This is a highly original work of historical fiction. Written as if were a personal journal, the story captivates the reader right from the get-go. The book is premised upon a real life incident where, at a nineteenth century peace conference, Native Americans of the Northern Cheyenne tribe suggested to the United States Army authorities the trading of one thousand horses for one thousand white woman as a way of promoting assimilation. While this proposal was never agreed to, it does form the basis for this book, where such an agreement does, in fact, takes place.

Written as the journal of May Dodd, a free thinking, intelligent, and independent woman, it is through her eyes that the reader sees events unfold, as the first group of women are traded and introduced to life on the western frontier as brides for male members of the Cheyenne tribe. The reader will discover what drove these women to engage in such an adventure and what it was that happened to them.

Entertaining and engaging, this is a skillfully developed story and a worthy debut novel. The only criticism is that the voice of May Dodd seems, at times, to be almost too contemporary and serves to distract the reader a bit, and some parts of the story read as if it were a romance novel. Moreover, the book seems more focused on the plot, rather than on character development, although this does not take away from the enjoyment of the overall story, as the plot is so intriguing. Those who like the historical fiction genre will not be disappointed by this imaginative and ambitious novel.
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5.0 out of 5 stars makes you think. . ., Oct 29 2006
By Jason Webster "An Argonaut" (CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This book will join other classic fiction about the west. And like the best westerns (at least in my opinion) is at least based on some historical fact. In the case a little known Brides for Indians program. This was a semi top secrete program the US government instituted with the Cherokee Indians as a way to assimilate the Indians into civilized society. The author takes this actual historical situation and writes a truly original piece of western fiction! This is one of the best books I have read since "Lonesome Dove."
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Heart Touching Read, Jun 29 2004
By Heather R. Cooper (Spanaway, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This was a wonderful story filled with rich characters, great detail and touching emotion. Good thing I didn't have anything pressing to do the day I started it...I was hardly able to put it down.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Alternative history
I don't think I've read a book like this before. It's an interesting alternative look at frontier history and US/Cheyanne relations. Read more
Published on Jun 14 2004 by Sarah Sammis

4.0 out of 5 stars Well Done Historical Fiction
One Thousand White Women is an interesting novel in which Jim Fergus plays a little "what if" with history. Read more
Published on May 3 2004 by Elizabeth Hendry

5.0 out of 5 stars An eye opener that really gets to you
Having been recommended this book by my mother, I was determined to prove her wrong and not like it. Read more
Published on April 14 2004 by Sinclaire Tirona

5.0 out of 5 stars An Extraordinary Book
I just finished this book and I was actually depressed to put it down. One of the very best books I have ever read. Read more
Published on Mar 10 2004 by Amy G.

2.0 out of 5 stars Unsatisfying characters, interesting premise
Although the premise of this book is creative and the writing style is polished, the characters and story left plenty to be desired. Read more
Published on Jan 25 2004 by R. Punzel

4.0 out of 5 stars Satisfying, though sometimes depressing read
Read this book only if you are truly interested in Indian life and their various conflicts with the white world in 1870's Old West. Read more
Published on Dec 14 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Touching Fictional Account of Historical Event
A woman in an unhappy life takes the opportunity to partake in a government program to pacify American Indians by sending 1000 white women to be their wives. Read more
Published on Oct 22 2003 by R. Platten

4.0 out of 5 stars Engrossing and Entertaining
Unlike other reviewers, I bought the plausability of this story. Either way, this is a strong piece of literature that will stay with you long after you've finished. Read more
Published on Oct 20 2003 by zwert

4.0 out of 5 stars Forget plausibility - just read for fun
Putting aside the implausible plot of this novel, it is really a pretty good read. Once I got past the premise, I really enjoyed reading about the life of May Dodd who seemed to... Read more
Published on Oct 15 2003 by Mary Reinert

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!
If you like books about women that provide the opportunity to learn about a historical period or culture, I suggest this book. Read more
Published on Aug 21 2003

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