Sinopah, the Indian Boy by James Willard Schultz
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"Sinopah, the Indian Boy" by James Willard Schultz is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The book tells the coming-of-age story of Sinopah, a Blackfoot Indian boy who later becomes the revered chief Pitamakan, exploring themes of adventure, culture, and identity within the context of Indigenous life in North America. Through Sinopah's journey, readers are introduced to the rich traditions and challenges faced by the Blackfoot tribe, as well
as the bonds that tie families and communities together. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for Sinopah's story, detailing his birth into a prominent family within the Blackfoot tribe and the significance of his name, which is connected to a swift fox that once saved a hunter in a snowstorm. The text goes on to describe the vibrant camp life along the Two Medicine River, filled with lush descriptions of the landscape and the animals that copiously populate it. As Sinopah grows, the supportive influence of his family and the community shapes him, ensuring he becomes strong and brave. The narrative establishes a foundation of love, familial expectation, and cultural heritage, promising an engaging mix of personal growth and action as Sinopah embarks on various adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Schultz, James Willard, 1859-1947 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Smith, E. Boyd (Elmer Boyd), 1860-1943 |
| Title | Sinopah, the Indian Boy |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Bergquist, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Biographical fiction |
| Subject | Pitamakan -- Siksika Chief -- Fiction |
| Subject | Siksika Indians -- Kings and rulers -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 45156 |
| Release Date | Mar 17, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 292 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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