My Life As An Indian

First, a little story about why I read this book. I was visiting tribal colleges for my work, and last August, I visited Blackfeet Community College in Browning, Montana. I was getting some mementos and give-aways at the campus store, and I saw all these books about Blackfeet history and language. I......more

I loved this book, which is the true story of a young man who goes west to the Montana territory from New England in 1880. He meets up with a trader and spends a year among various Indian tribes, notably the Blackfeet and the Piegan. He makes a number of Indian friends, lives with the Indians, hunts......more

A story well told Its a simple story of a simpler time. While I think there is quite a bit revealed of these people and the extraordinary time in which they lived there is much that is glossed over as well. Take it as a great tale and give it the the balance of your own judgement.......more

Nice cover and good text. Some limitations on the content because this is history from many years before present. I enjoyed the writers' efforts. Many interesting adventures and facts about the culture of the plains tribes.......more

Good perspective Straight forward account by an unbiased person who lived with Native Americans during changing times. Nice descriptions of the freedom they enjoyed before white settlers destroyed their way of life.......more