The Social Life of the Blackfoot Indians

"The Social Life of the Blackfoot Indians" by Clark Wissler is an anthropological study that uncovers the intricate social and cultural organization of the Blackfoot Indian tribes during the early 1900s. The book sets the stage by acknowledging the vital help the author received from members of the Blackfoot community and Mr. D. C. Duvall. It then focuses on the divisions present within the Blackfoot nation, including the Piegan, Blood, and Northern Blackfoot tribes, showing how their band system is flexible and changes with social and economic conditions. The work provides key findings about Blackfoot ways of life that were collected at the time, allowing the reader to discover how societies and customs function within Indigenous cultures; from marriage traditions to rules about land keeping, the story paints a detailed picture of Blackfoot life and the importance of understanding the intricacies of their social life.