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Indigenous Historical Fiction: Exploring the Untold Stories

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in Indigenous historical fiction, as readers and researchers alike seek to uncover the untold stories and perspectives of Indigenous peoples. This genre of literature not only offers a captivating narrative but also serves as a powerful tool for understanding and honoring the rich cultural heritage of Indigenous communities.

One highly recommended Indigenous historical fiction novel is "Moon of the Crusted Snow" by Waubgeshig Rice. Set in a remote Anishinaabe community in northern Ontario, Canada, this gripping story unfolds as the world outside descends into chaos after a mysterious power outage. Rice masterfully weaves together themes of survival, cultural preservation, and resilience, showcasing the strength of Indigenous communities in the face of adversity.

Another notable author in this genre is Tommy Orange, whose debut novel "There There" has received widespread acclaim. Set in Oakland, California, this multi-narrative story follows the lives of various urban Native Americans as they struggle to maintain their heritage and navigate the complexities of contemporary urban life. Orange's powerful prose and poignant storytelling shed light on the diverse experiences and identities of Indigenous peoples in modern society.

For readers seeking a comprehensive collection of Indigenous historical fiction, the website indigenousreads.com is a valuable resource. This platform features an extensive list of recommended novels, essays, and poetry by Indigenous authors from various regions and backgrounds. It also includes insightful reviews and author interviews, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the cultural significance and historical context of these works.

In addition to fictional narratives, there are also non-fiction books that delve into the history and experiences of Indigenous peoples. "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee" by Dee Brown is a seminal work that documents the tragic history of Native American tribes during the 19th century. By combining thorough research with gripping storytelling, Brown exposes the often overlooked atrocities committed against Indigenous communities and the resilience they displayed in the face of overwhelming adversity.

In conclusion, Indigenous historical fiction serves as a powerful medium for preserving and celebrating the diverse cultures and histories of Indigenous communities. Whether it be through novels like "Moon of the Crusted Snow" and "There There" or comprehensive resources like indigenousreads.com, readers can embark on a journey of discovery and understanding. By amplifying Indigenous voices and shedding light on untold stories, these works contribute to a more inclusive and enriched literary landscape.
Iron Soft Fiction
Iron Soft

Wen Ruixiu watched as his future father-in-law waved his hand and summoned three handsome young men in front of him. He was told that his fiancée was among them. Tian Rou had always believed that what she managed to snatch was hers, little did she know that the jade pendant she had taken from her elder brother was actually a token of betrothal. She roughly pulled off the jade pendant that she had been wearing for over ten years and threw it to Wen Ruixiu, stuttering, "Sister-in-law! I didn't know you had this kind of relationship with my elder brother!" Wen Ruixiu: "..." Wen Ruixiu had been well-educated since childhood, and even in his youth, he had yearned for the heroic aspirations depicted in the frontier poems, sacrificing oneself for the nation

486.79 Million words | 2022-02-22 14:20Update

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The First Husband in Time Travel Fiction
The First Husband in Time Travel

There is a saying in the martial arts world, 'Why bother with excuses, big or small cases are not a worry.' The story begins with this. Modern girl Yang Nianqing falls into water and accidentally travels to a dynasty similar to the Song Dynasty, getting involved in a series of serial murder cases. She meets the 'god' and the 'human' of the first rank, and together with them, they embark on a journey to solve the cases. As the investigation deepens, the love and hatred between Yun Biyue and the White Duo, the tragic love of Mr. and Mrs. Leng, the secrets of Tang Jingfeng and his wife, and the truth behind the massacre of the Tao family more than twenty years ago all come to light. The emotional entanglement of the main and supporting male characters comes to an end, and when the cruel truth is revealed, the friendship of the four good friends remains as beautiful as ever.

558.45 Million words | 2023-05-19 23:46Update

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Song Xiang Fiction
Song Xiang

In the 32nd year of the Shaoxing period of the Southern Song Dynasty, the small court held on to half of the country while being cornered in a corner. The Jin Dynasty was poised to invade, and internal ministers fought for power. In the far north, Mongolian tribes were rising, while in the southern empire, religious ambitions were growing. The rivers and lakes were ever-changing, and the court was full of intrigue. The story begins here—an era of sudden change, the growth path of a renowned general, a journey through bloody wars, the rise and fall of a nation, political struggles, battlefields stained with blood, a mysterious and unpredictable rivers and lakes, and a passionate love story. Joining the web

556.69 Million words | 2022-08-24 03:16Update

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The Great Sui Dynasty. Fiction
The Great Sui Dynasty.

"Uncle Bao, join me, the king, and I promise you won't end up like Zhao Zilong, just a bodyguard. I will give you a world to showcase yourself!" "Yao Jin, join me, the king, how about that? Even if you only know three axes, I will make you famous!" "Pharmacist, I have the Taigong Military Strategy, the Wumu Heritage Book, and the military tactics of some western powers. Don't worry, you will see all of these if you join me!" "Mingyue, rest assured, your big brother Yang Can will come back to marry you!" "Wugou, your brother Yang Can doesn't have much money to buy clothes. Just wear whatever is available!" Different heroes with the same iron-bloodedness and tenderness. Please savor - "The Great Sui Dynasty"!!!

509.63 Million words | 2021-12-10 21:54Update

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Pretentious Scholar of the Ming Dynasty Fiction
Pretentious Scholar of the Ming Dynasty

Without relying on their father's success, they can still live the life of a playboy and win the heart of a beautiful woman! He is a dead rascal hiding his true identity as a scholar! He is a rogue who thrives in the Ming Dynasty, pretending to be sophisticated, seducing women, and challenging the wealthy! The character of the playboy often appears in urban novels, but the playboy that Xiaojun wants to write about

215.94 Million words | 2022-12-12 22:28Update

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Rebirth: Wu Dalang's Mastery in the Song Dynasty Fiction
Rebirth: Wu Dalang's Mastery in the Song Dynasty

The underworld leader, Wu Zhi, transformed into Wu Dalang, presenting a series of stories that are either touching or passionate. The iron-blooded manor, the deep-seated enmity between Song and Liao, an exhilarating life, and the arrival of a captivating beauty! Please enjoy "The Epic of the Mighty Prince Wu Zhi of the Song Dynasty"! This work contains references to historical facts, but it should not be considered a strict alternate history.

584.27 Million words | 2021-07-21 18:44Update

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The concubine's elegance was once splendid in the Phoenix's Nest. Fiction
The concubine's elegance was once splendid in the Phoenix's Nest.

"The Concubine's Return to the Nest" is a compelling and beautifully written novel, created by the author Wenge. It is filled with thrilling twists and turns that grip the reader's heart. The latest refreshing and clean chapters by Wenge can be freely read online at Piquant Pavilion.

249.26 Million words | 2022-08-28 04:48Update

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The Young Gentleman of the Great Ming Fiction
The Young Gentleman of the Great Ming

In the Imperial Palace of the Ming Dynasty, wisps of blue smoke rose, The southern barbarians and northern invaders gazed upon the vast land, After nearly two hundred years, the Empire of Ming was showing signs of decline, In the darkest days of Ming, a loud sound came from the sky, and a young man appeared out of nowhere. Many years later, the young man would say with deep emotions, "If I hadn't taken a second look at you in the crowd, would I have become like this?" PS: This book has been contracted, please feel free to bookmark it. The author has already completed two VIP books, "Man Tang Chun" and "Ming Dynasty Hero." Please show your support!

298.35 Million words | 2021-05-04 13:02Update

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The Grand Tang's Splendid Romance Fiction
The Grand Tang's Splendid Romance

In the flourishing days of the Kaiyuan era, countless households were hidden in the small town. With rice flowing with oil and millet as white as snow, both public and private granaries were abundantly filled. In the fourth year of the Kaiyuan era, the Great Tang Empire was at its peak, and the capital Chang'an was the most prosperous city in the world, without a doubt. Yao Chong, Song Jing, Li Bai, Wang Wei, Zhang Xu, Wu Daozi, Yan Zhenqing, Gongsun Danniang, Pei Min, Guo Ziyi... At this moment, the sky of the magnificent Tang Dynasty was filled with shining stars. Born in a prosperous era, as a talented prodigy who was once forgotten, Du Shi Yi was not concerned about the overall situation of the world, but about how to live a more splendid life in this second chance. In the prosperous Tang Dynasty, there were those with heroic spirits, those with self-confidence and composure, those with great achievements, and those who enjoyed the luxury of palaces with the entire world bowing to them! After eight years of diligent writing, with nine works, following "The Amorous Adventures of Zhu Men," "The Treacherous Minister," "The Crown and the Robe," and "The Wealth and Glory," Fu Tian brings you his latest work, "The Splendor of the Tang Dynasty," taking you on a journey to truly experience the prosperous era of the Great Tang!

437.37 Million words | 2021-08-16 16:59Update

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From the Awakening of Being a Special Forces Soldier Fiction
From the Awakening of Being a Special Forces Soldier

Tang Wen travels to a special world and becomes the foolish son of a landlord, Chen Xiwa. He possesses the Fire Shadow Awakening System, acquiring various character skills. From a cowardly bear person who fears for his life, he transforms into an unparalleled king of soldiers who can single-handedly obliterate an army!

292.45 Million words | 2022-03-09 23:58Update

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Roaring Tigers at the End of the Ming Dynasty Fiction
Roaring Tigers at the End of the Ming Dynasty

Year, Ren Shen. In the fifth year of the Chongzhen reign of the Ming Dynasty, and the sixth year of the Tiancong reign of the Later Jin Dynasty. Li Xiaohun, a college student, transmigrated into a mentally challenged pawn in a place called Niuti Dun, in the Andongwei region of Shandong Province. At that time, the land of China was plagued by various bandits such as Gao Yingxiang, Li Zicheng, and Zhang Xianzhong in the western regions such as Shaanxi and Shanxi. In the north, the Later Jin Dynasty gained momentum after their victory in the Battle of Da Linghe, becoming more and more rampant in Liaodong. Meanwhile, in the local area of Shandong, rebels like Kong Youde and Geng Zhongming were attacking cities and seizing territories, displaying their arrogance. In such a perilous situation, how will Li Xiaohun survive and thrive in the turbulent times of the late Ming Dynasty? In fact, I have always felt that compared to grandiose ambitions of conquering the world immediately and changing the world overnight, the protagonist Li Xiaohun's gradual transformation of the destinies and joys and sorrows of the ordinary people of the late Ming Dynasty in his daily life and in the process of his gradual rise, should be a more realistic and down-to-earth highlight.

109.78 Million words | 2022-01-30 17:06Update

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Greetings, Master. Fiction
Greetings, Master.

Unexpectedly deceased, Chu Xiu found himself transmigrated into the game world of "Big River and Lake," becoming the ultimate villainous boss of the yet-to-be-grown third edition, the evil cult leader causing havoc in the martial arts world! "Big River and Lake" incorporates countless martial arts backgrounds, such as the divine king Tianzi of Dong Island, who reads the future and kills with a smile. There is also the leader of the Beggar Gang, who wields the ultimate technique of the Falling Dragon, shaking the martial arts world. And there is the inheritor of the Flying Knife, who shatters the void with his blade, achieving unparalleled fame. In this

452.97 Million words | 2021-10-24 05:06Update

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Visualization of Virtuous Karma Fiction
Visualization of Virtuous Karma

New book 'I Cultivate My Body While Others Cultivate Gu', an epic muscle building tale! You capture the Blood Thirst Gua Source and activate the frenzy. The story is set in the world of 'Liaozhai' after a thousand years from 'The Legend of the White Snake' and 'Nie Xiaoxian.' It connects the plots of 'Journey to the West' and 'War of the Ancients,' featuring famous landmarks like Mount Buzhou and Mount Shouyang. Gu Xiuyun travels to a world with a chaotic timeline, where tales of 'Liaozhai' and 'The Legend of the White Snake' are prevalent. What will happen when Nie Xiaoxian, Ning Caichen, and Yingning encounter Bai Suzhen, Xu Xian, and Xiaoqing? At the start, they encounter the Lanruo Temple from a thousand years later. Luckily, Gu Xiuyun awakens a mysterious Visualization of Virtuous Karma that rewards killing demons and ghosts.

113.30 Million words | 2021-12-31 08:27Update

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Lu Bu Fiction
Lu Bu

Reborn as Lu Bu, dominating the Three Kingdoms. Dear readers, if you think "Lu Bu" is good, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ group and on Weibo!

350.73 Million words | 2021-09-12 20:58Update

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Rebirth of the Second Empire Fiction
Rebirth of the Second Empire

A strange and bizarre encounter led the young Chinese youth, Qingying, to defy the flow of time and possess the body of the second son of the German Emperor. From that moment on, the colossal wheel of history entered a whole new realm. The thundering cannons of the Battle of Dadonggou, the smoke and clouds of the Philippine colonization, the conflicting aid and support of Russo-Japanese relations, the revolution of the Grand Fleet... together, they compose a magnificent and enthralling symphony. With the knowledge that Qingying is a fan of battleship technology, any errors or omissions in the content of this article are humbly welcomed and appreciated.

381.51 Million words | 2021-07-13 10:10Update

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Reborn as the Phoenix: The Rebirth of a Common Girl and Her Road to Success Fiction
Reborn as the Phoenix: The Rebirth of a Common Girl and Her Road to Success

Reborn as the Phoenix: The Rebirth of a Common Girl and Her Road to Success, written by Shan You Fusu, falls under the category of urban youth novels. It is a complete work with millions of words and hundreds of chapters.

111.07 Million words | 2022-07-05 21:41Update

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My Black Hole Princess Fiction
My Black Hole Princess

Miss Mu, a young lady from the Mu family, born with an unfortunate fate. Ever since she was a child, misfortunes followed her everywhere she went. She caused the early demise of her own mother, and shortly after, her father also passed away. Not only that, but Miss Mu seemed to attract accidents and disasters constantly. She would stumble upon small mishaps every three days, and major calamities every seven days. Her body was always covered in old wounds that never seemed to heal, as new injuries continued to appear. Fortunately, her father, Mr. Mu, was a charitable man who had done many good deeds, thus barely managing to keep her alive. Now, at the age of marriage eligibility, no one came forward to propose. It is not surprising though, as soon as the people of Jiangnan hear

456.28 Million words | 2020-08-07 17:23Update

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The golden bowl is missing. Fiction
The golden bowl is missing.

During the reign of Emperor Huizong of Song, the Song, Liao, and Jin dynasties each held their own territories in the vast land of China. The Jin dynasty thrived, while the Liao dynasty suffered from deep-rooted problems. Meanwhile, the Song government, since the peace

120.06 Million words | 2023-02-25 14:34Update

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Late Qing Dynasty, 1909. Fiction
Late Qing Dynasty, 1909.

In the year, the vast Yadong Empire was still in turmoil, and the throne of power under the Huanglong Banner was on the verge of collapse. In this year, the Xuantong era was proclaimed, and the Prince Regent assumed power. In this year, the Royal Guards were established, marking the beginning of the most elite army in late Qing China, and the thunderous rain of bullets from the Maxims machine guns astonished the nation. In this year, the Chinese territory was still adorned with autumn leaves and sea holly, as the cavalry from Koulun to Tannu Uriankhai acted as an impenetrable barrier against the expansionist ambitions of Tsarist Russia. In this year, the Qing Dynasty remained the largest country in Asia... But at the same time, in this year, Sun Dapao was still fundraising in San Francisco, Yuan Gongbao was still fishing in Huanshang Village, and Emperor Xuantong had not yet been weaned off. Yet, a rising star with modern ambitions had already stirred up the late Qing political landscape, deploying schemes and conspiracies, aiming to rise rapidly or seize great power? Ye Kai, Aisin-Gioro Liangbi, casually manicured his nails and chuckled silently, "In my opinion... it's still better to hold things in the palm of your hand." (Light Yaoi, Soft Alternate History, Political Intrigue)

481.39 Million words | 2020-10-21 13:03Update

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Late Ming Dynasty bandit Fiction
Late Ming Dynasty bandit

Fan Jinyan, who is reincarnated into a low-ranking soldier in the Wei troops during the chaotic era of the late Ming dynasty, falls into the clutches of a beautiful female bandit who tricks him into joining her gang in order to fill his stomach. The emperor has three palaces, six departments, and seventy-two concubines? The emperor possesses boundless wealth, with silver that cannot be spent? Well then, I want to be an emperor too. Witness how an ambitious bandit takes step by step to ascend the throne of the emperor.

507.07 Million words | 2023-05-03 21:10Update

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