Disturbing the Sleeping Buffalo:
23 Unexpected Stories that Awaken Montana’s Past
In Disturbing the Sleeping Buffalo, Thompson unearths new information and startling insights into Montana's untold history in twenty-three true stories. Along the way, she shares the challenges of groundbreaking research and the joys of finding hidden treasures. These stories connect past and present, bringing into focus a common heritage among many peoples in an uncommon land.
“Sally Thompson’s dramatic stories show us a Montana too few know. Similar to her popular People Before the Park, the tales in Disturbing the Sleeping Buffalo reverse perspective on regional history by respectfully sharing Native American accounts. Whether describing a neglected Crow chief or a native child buried in Missoula, Thompson is a gifted storyteller who uncovers the revelatory power of the past. This is a must-have book for anyone interested in Montana and Western American history.”
“These stories are planting seeds from which people will benefit. They bring a sense of belonging, wholeness, and connection for greater insight into the emotional history we carry.”
“Thompson draws evocative images of the Pacific Northwest and into western Canada through the eyes of Indigenous People who live there, drawing startling links between the landscape we see today and the land that was. The stories are true and full of heroes and villains, narrow escapes, and tales of our common humanity. Reading this book sparks the imagination and broadens the understanding of our own past.”
“Vivid, untold stories. Back country adventures. Explorations of Montana’s buried histories. Sally Thompson offers surprise and delight in this collection of trails untrodden in Indian Country and beyond. If you like discovering hidden treasures, you will love this book!”