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"My Life As An Indian" By J.W. Schultz

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 My Life As An Indian  By J.W. Schultz
This lot includes an autographed 2nd edition of the classic, "My Life As An Indian, The Story of a Red Woman and White Man in the Lodges of the Blackfeet", a memoir that tells the story of his first year living with the Pikuni tribe of Blackfeet Indians east of Glacier.
The author recalls the remarkable story of his journey westward as a young man to the Montana Territory. Traveling in the days before railroads crossed the continent, he sought wild life and adventure and found both among the Piegan Blackfeet. As a welcome guest of the Indians, J. W. Schultz took part in almost every aspect of tribal life, enabling him to write vivid and dramatic descriptions of buffalo hunts, war parties, daring raids on enemy quarters, and other adventures; but he also paints a detailed picture of the quieter side of life in the vast encampments of lodges that dotted the plains: religious ceremonies and customs, child-rearing, food preparation, burial practices, tales told around the campfire, and much else."

Schultz was an American author, explorer, Glacier National Park guide, fur trader and historian of the Blackfeet Indians. He operated a fur trading post at Carroll, Montana 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.

Clothbound, is in excellent condition, some foxing noted, measurements 7.75"H x 5.25"W x 1.75"D