Rising Wolf, The White Blackfoot: Hugh Monroe's Story Of His First Year On The Plains (1918) - Paperback

by James Willard Schultz (Author), Frank E. Schoonover (Illustrator)

Rising Wolf, The White Blackfoot: Hugh Monroe's Story of His First Year on the Plains is a historical novel written by James Willard Schultz and published in 1918. The book tells the story of Hugh Monroe, a young man who leaves his comfortable life in the East to explore the vast plains of Montana and Wyoming in the late 1800s. Monroe is fascinated by the Native American tribes that inhabit the region, particularly the Blackfoot tribe, and he sets out to learn as much as he can about their culture and way of life.As he travels through the plains, Monroe encounters a variety of characters, both Native American and white settlers, and he becomes embroiled in their conflicts and struggles. He also falls in love with a young Blackfoot woman named Rising Wolf, and their relationship becomes a central theme of the book.Schultz, who was himself a noted explorer and writer of the American West, imbues the book with a sense of authenticity and realism. He draws on his own experiences and extensive research to create a vivid and detailed portrait of life on the plains, from the harsh realities of survival to the rich cultural traditions of the Native American tribes.Rising Wolf, The White Blackfoot is a compelling and engaging novel that offers a unique glimpse into a fascinating period of American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the American West, Native American culture, or the history of exploration and adventure.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.