Blackfoot Lodge Tales
The Story of a Prairie PeopleBy George Bird Grinnell
Length8h 12m
About this audiobook
In "Blackfoot Lodge Tales," George Bird Grinnell masterfully compiles a series of narratives that illuminate the rich cultural tapestry of the Blackfoot Nation. Written in a lyrical style that combines meticulous ethnographic detail with the allure of oral tradition, Grinnell's work serves as both a historical document and a literary artifact. The book captures the essence of Blackfoot life, mythology, and spiritual beliefs, presenting these tales in a manner that is accessible yet profound. It is rooted in the literary context of late 19th-century American literature, a period marked by a growing interest in indigenous narratives as both cultural and artistic expressions. George Bird Grinnell was an esteemed naturalist, anthropologist, and a passionate advocate for the preservation of Native American culture. His extensive fieldwork and personal interactions with the Blackfoot informed his understanding of their customs, beliefs, and narratives. Grinnell'Äôs commitment to documenting indigenous stories arose from his broader mission to raise awareness of their plight during a time of significant sociopolitical upheaval, which greatly influenced his writing of this vital text. "Blackfoot Lodge Tales" is not just a collection of stories; it is an essential resource for anyone interested in Native American literature, anthropology, or the intersection of storytelling and culture. Grinnell's work not only invites readers to immerse themselves in the timeless tales of the Blackfoot people but also compels them to consider the broader significance of storytelling in preserving cultural identity.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics
Length8 hrs 12 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 26, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
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28STORIES OF OLD MAN
2THE BAD WIFE
29THE BLACKFOOT GENESIS
3I
30THE DOG AND THE STICK
4II
31THE BEARS
5III
32THE WONDERFUL BIRD
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6IV
33THE RACE
7THE LOST CHILDREN
34THE BAD WEAPONS
8MIK-A'PI—RED OLD MAN: I
35THE ELK
9II: III
36OLD MAN DOCTORS
10HEAVY COLLAR AND THE GHOST WOMAN
37THE ROCK
11THE WOLF-MAN
38THE THEFT FROM THE SUN
12THE FAST RUNNERS
39THE FOX
13TWO WAR TRAILS: I
40OLD MAN AND THE LYNX
14II: III
41THE STORY OF THE THREE TRIBES
15STORIES OF ANCIENT TIMES
42THE PAST AND THE PRESENT
16SCARFACE
43DAILY LIFE AND CUSTOMS
17I
44HOW THE BLACKFOOT LIVED
18II
45SOCIAL ORGANIZATION: BANDS OF THE I-KUN-UH'-KAH-TSI
19III
46HUNTING
20IV
47BUFFALO
21ORIGIN OF THE I-KUN-UH'-KAH-TSI[1]: I
48ANTELOPE
22II
49EAGLES
23ORIGIN OF THE MEDICINE PIPE
50OTHER GAME
24THE BEAVER MEDICINE
51THE BLACKFOOT IN WAR
25THE BUFFALO ROCK
52RELIGION
26ORIGIN OF THE WORM PIPE
53MEDICINE PIPES AND HEALING
27THE GHOSTS' BUFFALO
54THE BLACKFOOT OF TO-DAY
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