Veterans Day 2012
November 11, 2012 is a day we set aside, as a Nation, to honor our Veterans. They deserve our respect and admiration for the bravery they showed on our behalf. We would not be here, writing this blo…
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Elizabeth Cook-Lynn Book Signing
"We are pleased and honored to welcome notable local writer, poet, teacher, and scholar Elizabeth Cook-Lynn to our store!Please come meet and visit with her on Saturday, September 15 from 11:00 am to…
Battle of Little Bighorn Books
This post was written by Dan Tribby, General Manager of Prairie Edge.We are excited about adding a new "Battle of Little Bighorn" addition to our online bookstore. There has always been such a great a…
The Legend of the Lakota Warrior
Wisdom, Fortitude, Generosity, Bravery…these are the virtues of a Lakota warrior. These are the very characteristics that have made the mystique of the Lakota warrior legendary, even today.From storie…
The Stories of Native American Women
While the role of Lakota men has been documented in stories, paintings, and songs, one must ask “What about the women?"What was their role?If they were not on the buffalo hunts and war parties, what w…
The Lakota Mind & Pow Wow
The songs and dances at a Pow Wow are beautiful representations of the Native American culture (and in our area, we're talking specifically about the Lakota culture). They can be enjoyed and appreciat…
Pow Wow Song & Dance
We are often asked about some of the different aspects of a Pow Wow, especially the songs sung during these special events...so we decided to bring in one of our in-house experts from our bookstore…
Remembering the Battle of the Little Big Horn
June 25 and 26, 1876 witnessed one of the most decisive battles in U.S. history.The 7th Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army led by Lt. Colonel George Armstrong Custer along with an estimated 80…
Remembering Chief Sitting Bull
This month marks the anniversary of the death of the legendary Hunkpapa Lakota Chief, Sitting Bull (Thathanka Iyotake). He is remembered among the Lakota as an inspirational leader and fearless warrio…
Unique Gift Ideas
Ahhhh…the holiday season - a mix of holiday cheer, enjoyable outings with friends and family, secretive shopping excursions…and (as time ticks away and you still have a few it-can't-be-just-any-ol-…
Super Saturday Book Signings
Yes, its that time of year again…time to don on your shopping shoes and spread some holiday cheer as Downtown Rapid City businesses celebrate one of the biggest and best shopping days of the season wi…
Celebrating American Indian Heritage Month
November is National American Indian Heritage Month, which gives us the great opportunity to celebrate, remember, and honor the many contributions and rich ancestry of the Native American culture.Here…