Reclaiming Mni Sota
An Alternate History of The U.S. - Dakota War of 1862

Reclaiming Mini Sota weaves of a story of two individuals who come from different backgrounds. While they search for meaningful life, their paths cross. It’s a sad time of war where they stand on opposite sides. Despite that there is something that unites them. In 1850, Waabi, from Ojibwe tribe, is t......more

Colin Mustful has done a very good job in writing what he calls an "alternate" historical fiction novel. Not revisionism, but rather a thoughtful book that turns history upside down.. At its heart, this is a story of two young men. Waabi is seen as a young Ojibwa Indian who goes to a missionary scho......more

I was lucky enough to have been given a paperback copy of Reclaiming Mni Sota by author Colin Mustful in exchange for an unsolicited honest review. Reclaiming Mni Soto: An Alternate History of the U.S. - Dakota War of 1862 was a very well written historical fiction novel by Colin Mustful. He brillian......more

Reclaiming Mni Sota explores the question “What if the Native Americans won the US-Dakota War of 1862.” Rather than creating a merely speculative what if, Mustful approaches this account of alternative history with much thought and empathy, providing great depth and attention to detail in this under......more

This was an excellent read. it goes into some depth with the personal relationships of the main characters and in doing so, builds empathy and understanding of their plight when conflict arose between Native Americans and white settlers. it attempts to write an alternative history with a Native Amer......more