Publisher's Synopsis
""Indians: The Story Of A Blackfoot Indian Boy"" is a children's book written by Charlotte Barske. The book tells the story of a young Blackfoot Indian boy named Little Wolf, who lives on the Great Plains of North America. The story is set in the late 1800s, a time when Native American tribes were facing great challenges due to the encroachment of white settlers and the US government's policies of forced assimilation.Through Little Wolf's eyes, readers learn about the traditional way of life of the Blackfoot people, their customs, beliefs, and values. The book also highlights the challenges and hardships that Native American children faced during this time, including the loss of their land, the destruction of their culture, and the forced attendance of boarding schools.The story is beautifully illustrated with colorful and detailed paintings by John Wilson, which bring the Blackfoot culture and way of life to life. The book also includes a glossary of Blackfoot words and phrases, as well as a brief history of the Blackfoot people.Overall, ""Indians: The Story Of A Blackfoot Indian Boy"" is an engaging and educational book that introduces children to the rich culture and history of Native American tribes. It is a great resource for parents and teachers who want to teach their children about diversity, empathy, and respect for other cultures.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
