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The Blackfeet were hunters, travelling from place to place on foot. They used implements of stone, wood, or bone, wore clothing made of skins, and lived in tents covered by hides. Dogs, their only tame animals, were used as beasts of burden to carry small packs and drag light loads. The stories here told come down to us from very ancient times. Grandfathers have told them to their grandchildren, and these again to their grandchildren, and so from mouth to mouth, through many generations, they have reached our time. Those who wish to know something about how the people lived who told these…mehr

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The Blackfeet were hunters, travelling from place to place on foot. They used implements of stone, wood, or bone, wore clothing made of skins, and lived in tents covered by hides. Dogs, their only tame animals, were used as beasts of burden to carry small packs and drag light loads. The stories here told come down to us from very ancient times. Grandfathers have told them to their grandchildren, and these again to their grandchildren, and so from mouth to mouth, through many generations, they have reached our time. Those who wish to know something about how the people lived who told these stories will find their described in the last chapter of this book. Contents: Two Fast Runners The Wolf Man Kŭt-o-yĭs´, the Blood Boy The Dog and the Root Digger The Camp of the Ghosts The Buffalo Stone How the Thunder Pipe Came Cold Maker's Medicine The All Comrades Societies The Bulls Society The Other Societies The First Medicine Lodge The Buffalo-painted Lodges Mīka´pi—red Old Man Red Robe's Dream The Blackfeet Creation Old Man Stories The Wonderful Bird The Rabbits' Medicine The Lost Elk Meat The Rolling Rock Bear and Bullberries The Theft From the Sun The Smart Woman Chief Bobcat and Birch Tree The Red-eyed Duck The Ancient Blackfeet

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George Bird Grinnell (1849-1938) was an American anthropologist, historian, naturalist, and writer who is lauded for his significant contributions to the early environmental movement and Native American ethnography. Known as an early conservationist and founder of the Audubon Society, Grinnell was also a prolific author who channeled his deep respect for the Plains Indians into literary works. His notable book 'Blackfeet Indian Stories' is a collection that preserves the folklore and traditions of the Blackfeet Nation. Through his writing, Grinnell portrayed Native American culture with authenticity and empathy. A graduate of Yale, he held a doctorate in anthropology and undertook numerous scientific expeditions, which informed his scholarly work. His style, characterized by a blend of scientific precision and narrative engagement, reflected his dedication to both rigor and storytelling. Beyond his writing, Grinnell's legacy includes his influence on U.S. national park policy and his efforts to save the American bison from extinction. His literary corpus is an invaluable source for those interested in Native American history and the early conservationist movement.