Project Gutenberg 2004-10-22 Public domain in the USA. 307 Grinnell, George Bird 1849 1938 Blackfeet Indian Stories E-text prepared by Janet Kegg and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Blackfeet Indian Stories" by George Bird Grinnell is a collection of traditional tales written in the early 20th century. This work showcases the rich oral history and cultural heritage of the Blackfeet people, presenting stories that have been passed down through generations, focusing on themes of nature, courage, and morality, as well as the everyday life of these Native Americans. At the start of the collection, the narratives unfold with a few stories involving animals and humans, such as "Two Fast Runners," where the antelope and deer engage in a playful race that highlights their respective strengths and weaknesses. Another story introduces "The Wolf Man," where a man's ill-fated marriage leads to unexpected twists involving wolves. In these opening chapters, Grinnell sets the stage for folklore that not only entertains but also imparts lessons about life and relationships within the Blackfeet community. The vivid storytelling immerses readers in the traditions and values of the Blackfeet, highlighting the significance of community, nature, and the supernatural. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 87.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Siksika Indians -- Folklore E011 Text Native America Category: Short Stories Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 266844 2025-08-06T07:14:05.752852 text/html 240920 2024-10-28T20:48:37 text/html 213521 2025-08-06T07:14:08.958809 application/epub+zip 217495 2025-08-06T07:14:06.247826 application/epub+zip 146911 2025-08-06T07:14:05.989817 application/epub+zip 300883 2025-08-06T07:14:11.248823 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 277253 2025-08-06T07:14:08.681849 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 207228 2022-09-07T13:08:11.679448 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 233320 2025-08-06T07:14:05.336833 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 213502 2024-10-28T20:48:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16176 2025-08-06T07:14:11.368782 application/rdf+xml 20510 2025-08-06T07:14:06.054809 image/jpeg 3068 2025-08-06T07:14:06.022803 image/jpeg 202771 2025-08-06T07:14:05.779825 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia