| Author |
McClintock, Walter, 1870-1949 |
| LoC No. |
23009781
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| Title |
Old Indian trails
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| Original Publication |
United States: Houghton Mifflin Company,1923.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
With illustrations from photographs by the author.
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| Credits |
Jeroen Hellingman, Jude Eylander, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Old Indian Trails" by Walter McClintock is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the author's experiences as he embarks on a government expedition in northwestern Montana, where he interacts with the Blackfoot Indians and becomes integrated into their culture over many years. The narrative provides insights into the customs, legends, and the significant changes faced by the Blackfoot tribe as they adapt to the encroachment of civilization. The opening of "Old Indian Trails" sets the stage for the author's journey into the heart of Blackfoot territory, beginning with his arrival in Montana as part of a government expedition in 1896. He is accompanied by a Blackfoot scout named Siksikaí-koan, who introduces him to the beauty and challenges of the wilderness. As the author expresses his yearning for a life in nature away from the constraints of city life, readers are drawn into his anticipation of the adventures ahead. His growing relationship with Siksikaí-koan is evident, as he admires the scout's knowledge of the land, legends, and wildlife, leading to a profound exploration of Native American life during a transformative era. The narrative promises a deep dive into the cultural richness of the Blackfoot people and an insightful perspective on the impact of modernization on their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E011: History: America: America
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| Subject |
Siksika Indians
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| Subject |
Old North Trail -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68074 |
| Release Date |
May 14, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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