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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

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

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 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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... 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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... 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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... 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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

We were sitting about the fire in the lodge on Two Medicine. Double Runner, Small Leggings, Mad Wolf, and the Little Blackfoot were smoking and talking, and I was writing in my note-book. As I put aside the book, and reached out my hand for the pipe, Double Runner bent over and... 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 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

Blackfoot Lodge Tales By George Bird Grinnell

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

We were sitting about the fire in the lodge on Two Medicine. Double Runner Small Leggings Mad Wolf and the Little Blackfoot were smoking and talking and I was writing in my note-book. As I put aside the book and reached out my hand for the pipe Double Runner bent over and picked... Read Full Overview

George Bird Grinnell (September 20, 1849 - April 11, 1938) was an American anthropologist, historian, naturalist, and writer. Grinnell was born in Brooklyn, New York, and graduated from Yale University with a B.A. in 1870 and a Ph.D. in 1880. Originally specializing in zoology,... Read Full Overview

Book Excerpt: en to go out in the camp and shout the news, so thatall might know. A big party was made up. Two hundred men, they say, wentwith this chief to war. The first night they travelled only a little way, for they were not used to walking, and soon got tired.In the morning... 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