Indian Tribes of the Upper Missouri Edited with Notes and Biographical Sketch

"Indian Tribes of the Upper Missouri" by Edwin Thompson Denig is an exploration into the lives and societies of Native American tribes living near the upper Missouri River during the 1800s. The book is like a detailed report, based on years the author lived among the tribes and his conversations with them. It dives into their traditions, how their societies were organized, and their stories from the past, especially focusing on the Assiniboin tribe, how they lived, and how they interacted with each other and with the land around them, all starting with letters between the author and a governor who wanted to learn about these tribes' past, present, and future.