James Willard Schultz
James Willard Schultz, or Apikuni, was an American writer, explorer, Glacier National Park guide, fur trader and historian of the Blackfeet Indians. He operated a fur trading post at Carroll, Montana 47°34′25″N 108°22′24″W and lived among the Pikuni tribe during the period 1880-82. He was given the name Apikuni by the Pikuni chief, Running Crane. Apikuni in Blackfeet means "Spotted Robe." Schultz is most noted for his 37 books, most about Blackfoot life, and for his contributions to the naming of prominent features in Glacier National Park.
Sinopah, the Indian Boy
From a baby saved by a strong fox to an inspiring leader, witness the remarkable journey of a Blackfoot boy as he bravely follows cultural expectations and exciting adventures.
By James Willard Schultz
The War-Trail Fort: Further Adventures of Thomas Fox and Pitamakan
Amidst the backdrop of closing fur companies and rising tensions between tribes, two young friends embark on an adventure where they must build a fort for protection and find their own way in a changing world.
By James Willard Schultz
With the Indians in the Rockies
After a personal tragedy, a young boy ventures into the untamed Rocky Mountains with his uncle, where he discovers both the beauty and challenges of the American frontier and the cultures of its native people.
By James Willard Schultz
Rising Wolf, the White Blackfoot Hugh Monroe's Story of His First Year on the Plains
A young man leaves the familiar comforts of his home to become one with the Blackfoot nation, encountering a world where bravery, cultural understanding, and untamed wilderness collide.
By James Willard Schultz
Blackfeet Tales of Glacier National Park
Experience the struggles and triumphs of the Blackfeet people as they navigate a changing world while holding onto their sacred traditions within the breathtaking landscapes of Glacier National Park.
By James Willard Schultz