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In the present volume, Blackfoot Lodge Tales, I treat of another race of Indians in precisely the same way. I give the Blackfoot stories as they have been told to me by the Indians themselves, not elaborating nor adding to them. In all cases except one they were written down... Read Full Overview

Grinnell presents as the first half of his book thirty stories of the Blackfeet, recorded as they were told to him-stories of war an adventure, ancient times, natural phenomena, origins of social customs, and tales of creation and the Creator. The remainder of the book deals... Read Full Overview

This collection of powerful stories reveals the complex and wondrous world of the Blackfoot nation in the nineteenth century. The thirty tales transcribed by George Bird Grinnell provide an intimate look into Blackfoot culture and philosophy and remind us of tribal values to... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

Here are the stories of the Blackfoot tribe, a proud and fiercely independent people. These stories distill the wisdom of an ancient and wise race."The most shameful chapter of American history is that in which is recorded the account of our dealings with... Read Full Overview

Here are the stories of the Blackfoot tribe a proud and fiercely independent people. These stories distill the wisdom of an ancient and wise race."The most shameful chapter of American history is that in which is recorded the account of our dealings with the Indians. The story... Read Full Overview

This is a compendium of oral legends and tales passed down by the Blackfeet. Stories vary, but the name "Blackfeet" or "Blackfoot," applied to them by others, may have come originally from their practice of dying their moccasin soles black. That said, their use of an Algonquian... Read Full Overview

Blackfoot Lodge Tales: The Story of a Prairie People, is many of the old classic books which have been considered important throughout the human history. They are now extremely scarce and very expensive antique. So that this work is never forgotten we republish these books in... Read Full Overview

Blackfoot Lodge Tales: The Story Of A Prairie People by George Bird Grinnell is a collection of traditional Native American stories and legends from the Blackfoot tribe. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Blackfoot people and their way of life, including their customs,... Read Full Overview

"Blackfoot Lodge Tales" from George Bird Grinnell. American anthropologist, historian, naturalist, and writer (1849-1938).

Blackfoot Lodge Tales is a collection of traditional stories and legends from the Blackfoot tribe of Native Americans, as told by George Bird Grinnell. The book is divided into two parts: the first part contains stories about the Blackfoot creation myth, as well as tales of various... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

Blackfoot Lodge Tales is a collection of Native American folklore and legends, compiled and retold by George Bird Grinnell. The book features stories from the Blackfoot tribe, who lived in the Great Plains region of North America. The tales cover a range of topics, including... Read Full Overview