by George Bird Grinnell. 1900. 185p

The text discusses the Indian character shaped by communal lifestyle, focusing on honesty, hospitality, and respect. It describes the Indian as brave, light-hearted, and strategic in war, with traits of fidelity, community ownership, and honor. The Plains Indians revere nature, animals, and spirits, attributing spiritual powers to natural elements and sacred animals. The story of the Buffalo Wife highlights themes of love, sacrifice, and acceptance. The Iroquoian tribes, like the Iroquois and Cherokee, were known for their agricultural practices, social and political structures, and craftsmanship in arts and crafts.