A River Lost - by Lynn Bragg (Paperback)

About the Book

A River Lost is the familiar story of an ancient culture infringed upon and altered forever by modern technology. It is the story of how the construction of the Grand Coulee Dam led to the destruction of a way of life for members of the Arrow Lakes Tribe.

From the Back Cover

A River Lost is the familiar story of an ancient culture infringed upon and altered forever by modern technology. It is the story of how the construction of the Grand Coulee Dam led to the destruction of a way of life for members of the Arrow Lakes Tribe. Sinee mat and her great-grandmother Toopa tell the engaging story of life on the Columbia River, before and after the dam.

Review Quotes

I highly recommend this book. This book encourages discussion about different perspectives of events taking place. I love using this book as part of my social sciences curriculum. You will not be disappointed. Excellent book.

The Washington Secretary of State's Office and the Washington State Library honored the book with a Certificate in Fall 2004 for its cultural and historical significance. It was added to the WA State Library's recommended reading list.

The book is often listed as 'culturally appropriate' reading and curriculum material by American Indian educators and reviewers.

About the Author

Written by Lynn Bragg and beautifully illustrated by Virgil Smoker Marchand, a member of the Arrow Lakes Band of the Colville Confederated Tribes, readers of all ages will love this true account of Pacific Northwest history.