To Save the Man by John Sayles is a historical fiction novel published in 2025 available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Q8gNR1

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The story is set primarily at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School in Pennsylvania and on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota during the late 19th century.

The novel explores the complex and often tragic experiences of Native Americans forced to assimilate into white American culture. It follows several characters, including students at the Carlisle school, such as Antoine, Trouble, and Sweetcorn, and also features historical figures like Captain Richard Henry Pratt,  ...