Overview
Illustrated in vivid colour, 7 Generations: A Plains Cree Saga is an epic story that follows one Indigenous family over three centuries and seven generations. This compiled edition was originally published as a series of four graphic novels: Stone, Scars, Ends/Begins, and The Pact.
Stone introduces Edwin, a young man who must discover his familyās past if he is to have any future. Edwin learns of his ancestor, Stone, a Plains Cree warrior who came of age in the early 19th century. When Stoneās older brother is tragically killed during a Blackfoot raid, he must overcome his grief to avenge his brotherās death.
In Scars, the story of White Cloud, Edwinās ancestor, is set against the smallpox epidemic of 1870ā1871. After witnessing the death of his family one by one, White Cloud must summon the strength to find a new home and deliver himself from the terrible disease.
In Ends/Begins, readers learn about Edwinās father James and his experiences in a residential school. In 1964, two brothers are taken from the warm and loving care of their grandparents, and spirited away to a residential school. When James discovers the anguish that his little brother is living under, it leads to unspeakable tragedy.
In The Pact, the guilt and loss of Jamesās residential school experiences follow him into adulthood, and his life spirals out of control. Edwin, mired in the desolation of his fatherless childhood, struggles to heal. As James navigates his own healing, he realizes, somehow, he must save his sonās lifeāas well as his own.
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This book title, 7 Generations (A Plains Cree Saga), ISBN: 9781553793557, by David A. Robertson, Scott B. Henderson, published by Portage & Main Press (September 26, 2012) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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