Ledfeather facts for kids
First Edition Cover
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| Author | Stephen Graham Jones |
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| Cover artist | Jacket design by |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Novel |
| Publisher | FC2 |
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Publication date
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August 8, 2008 |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 216 pp (first edition, paperback) |
| Preceded by | Demon Theory |
| Followed by | The Long Trial of Nolan Dugatti |
Ledfeather is a book written in 2008 by Stephen Graham Jones. He is an author who is part of the Native American community. The book was published by a company called FC2.
What's the Story About?
The story of Ledfeather follows a young Blackfoot man named Doby Saxon. He finds old letters from 1883. These letters were written by an Indian Agent. An Indian Agent was a government official who worked with Native American tribes. The decisions made by this agent long ago had a big effect on the lives of the Blackfeet people for many years.
As the story goes on, it seems that Doby Saxon and the old Indian Agent might be connected. It's like they are the same person, but living in different times. The Indian Agent seems to be living in the future. He is on the same reservation that is still dealing with the results of his past choices.
Why This Story Matters
The author, Stephen Graham Jones, has talked about how he likes to write about things that repeat. He calls this "cyclical stuff" or "iterations." This means that ideas or events come back again and again, but maybe a little differently each time. In Ledfeather, this idea of repeating events or consequences is important. It shows how past decisions can keep affecting people for many generations.
