Description
In 1950s North Dakota, tribal chairman Thomas Wazhashk works as a night watchman while fiercely battling a Congressional bill threatening to terminate Native American treaties and dispossess tribal lands. This powerful novel, inspired by Louise Erdrich's own grandfather, weaves together the urgent fight for survival with the intimate lives and personal dramas of the Chippewa community. As Thomas strategizes against the unjust legislation, other characters embark on journeys of self-discovery and face profound challenges, including the harrowing search for a missing sister and the complexities of family.
Available Editions
paperback
Little, Brown Book Group Limited
Published Jan 1, 2020
464 pages
ISBN: 9781472155344
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Details
First Published
2020
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich.