George Bird Grinnell
George Bird Grinnell was an American anthropologist, historian, naturalist, and writer. Originally specializing in zoology, he became a prominent early conservationist and student of Native American life. Grinnell has been recognized for his influence on public opinion and work on legislation to preserve the American bison. Mount Grinnell in Glacier National Park in Montana is named after him.
Blackfoot Lodge Tales: The Story of a Prairie People
Within a lodge, Native American elders recount captivating stories of their people's traditions while facing the difficult changes brought by settlers.
By George Bird Grinnell
When Buffalo Ran
A young boy's life transforms after a raid, pushing him to learn survival and bravery in a world undergoing major changes.
By George Bird Grinnell
Jack in the Rockies: A Boy's Adventures with a Pack Train
A young boy and his trusted companion venture into the Rocky Mountains, braving the wilderness and encountering both natural wonders and the challenges of a changing frontier.
By George Bird Grinnell
Blackfeet Indian Stories
Experience the wisdom and adventures of a Native American tribe through a collection of folklore involving races between animals and men turning into wolves.
By George Bird Grinnell
Jack the Young Cowboy: An Eastern Boy's Experiance on a Western Round-up
A pale Eastern boy trades his old life for the rugged plains, only to face bandits and the sobering realities of cowboy life.
By George Bird Grinnell
The Punishment of the Stingy, and Other Indian Stories
Explore a world filled with trickster animals and moral lessons, where greed leads to downfall and kindness brings reward in these age-old Native American tales.
By George Bird Grinnell
Beyond the Old Frontier: Adventures of Indian-Fighters, Hunters, and Fur-Traders
Brave men risked everything to explore the wild west, facing dangerous tribes and untamed nature in a quest for fortune and survival.
By George Bird Grinnell
Jack, the Young Ranchman: A Boy's Adventures in the Rockies
A pale city boy trades books for wide-open spaces, finding adventure and himself on a rugged cattle ranch nestled high in the Rockies.
By George Bird Grinnell
Pawnee Hero Stories and Folk-Tales With notes on the origin, customs and character of the Pawnee people
Embark on a journey through the timeless legends of a Native American tribe as they grapple with change and strive to preserve their cultural heritage.
By George Bird Grinnell
Trails of the Pathfinders
Uncover the gripping sagas of brave explorers and traders who risked everything to chart new territories, shaping a nation's destiny amidst wild frontiers and complex interactions with native people.
By George Bird Grinnell
Jack the Young Trapper: An Eastern Boy's Fur Hunting in the Rocky Mountains
A young boy leaves the comforts of home to learn the dangerous art of trapping in the wild Rocky Mountains, facing the harsh realities of nature and testing the bonds of friendship along the way.
By George Bird Grinnell
Jack the Young Explorer: A Boy's Experiances in the Unknown Northwest
Two adventurous young boys with a thirst for discovery venture into the wild Northwest, where they encounter both the excitement of exploration and the harsh realities of the changing world.
By George Bird Grinnell
Jack the Young Canoeman: An Eastern Boy's Voyage in a Chinook Canoe
Two young friends venture into the wilds of British Columbia, where they discover untamed landscapes, encounter native cultures, and embark on adventures that will challenge their courage and reshape their understanding of the world.
By George Bird Grinnell
Jack Among the Indians; Or, A Boy's Summer on the Buffalo Plains
A boy's summer vacation transforms into an extraordinary adventure when he ventures into the wild to embrace the life and culture of Native Americans on the Buffalo Plains.
By George Bird Grinnell