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style that combines meticulous ethnographic detail with the allure of oral tradition, Grinnell's work serves as both a historical document and a literary artifact.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
Rating★★★★ 4.1 (261)
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length8 hrs 12 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 26, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1K[)U]T-O'-YIS
26ORIGIN OF THE WORM PIPE
2THE BAD WIFE
27THE GHOSTS' BUFFALO
3I
28STORIES OF OLD MAN
4II
29THE BLACKFOOT GENESIS
5III
30THE DOG AND THE STICK
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6IV
31THE BEARS
7THE LOST CHILDREN
32THE WONDERFUL BIRD
8MIK-A'PI—RED OLD MAN: I
33THE RACE
9II: III
34THE BAD WEAPONS
10HEAVY COLLAR AND THE GHOST WOMAN
35THE ELK
11THE WOLF-MAN
36OLD MAN DOCTORS
12THE FAST RUNNERS
37THE ROCK
13TWO WAR TRAILS: I
38THE THEFT FROM THE SUN
14II: III
39THE FOX
15STORIES OF ANCIENT TIMES
40OLD MAN AND THE LYNX
16SCARFACE
41THE STORY OF THE THREE TRIBES
17I
42THE PAST AND THE PRESENT
18II
43DAILY LIFE AND CUSTOMS
19III
44HOW THE BLACKFOOT LIVED
20IV
45SOCIAL ORGANIZATION: BANDS OF THE I-KUN-UH'-KAH-TSI
21ORIGIN OF THE I-KUN-UH'-KAH-TSI[1]: I
46HUNTING
22II
47BUFFALO
23ORIGIN OF THE MEDICINE PIPE
48ANTELOPE
24THE BEAVER MEDICINE
49EAGLES
25THE BUFFALO ROCK
50OTHER GAME
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