Frank Bird Linderman

“Hereditary leadership was unknown. Men became chiefs by their prowess in war; and because he must ever be generous, a chief was…

— Frank Bird Linderman

“From the host’s place at the “head” of a lodge his sons sat at his left, according to age; his wives, and…

— Frank Bird Linderman

“Now, to steal horses, their raiding parties ranged over the endless grass-lands far toward the south, old warriors say even into the…

— Frank Bird Linderman

“There was little sickness, since the daily lives of the plains Indians kept them in perfect physical condition. Sunrise saw most of…

— Frank Bird Linderman

“Girls were warned by their mothers against infidelity to their husbands, since adultery cost a married woman her nose, or ears; for…

— Frank Bird Linderman

“Burial of the dead was usually on platforms lashed to the limbs of trees beyond the reach of wolves. Securely wrapped in…

— Frank Bird Linderman

“The men were thorough sportsmen, loving horse-racing, foot-racing, and gambling. They were graceful winners, and good losers in games of chance. And…

— Frank Bird Linderman

“The power of endurance of the plains Indians has always been beyond comprehension by white men. These tribesmen hunted, feasted, gambled, and…

— Frank Bird Linderman

“Children were often named by their grandparents, or other aged relations, dreams usually suggesting the names chosen. Sometimes the one commissioned for…

— Frank Bird Linderman

“Smoking was a sacred ceremony. Old plains Indians sealed oaths and agreements with the pipe. In smoking, the host or master of…

— Frank Bird Linderman

“Beyond the gift of horses or goods to the woman's father there was no ceremony, and little formality, in a plural marriage.…

— Frank Bird Linderman

“Blackfeet! No tribal name appears oftener in the history of the Northwestern plains; no other is so indelibly written into the meager…

— Frank Bird Linderman

“The girls were taught by their mothers and grandmothers to look seriously upon life, to shun the frivolous, and to avoid giggling.…

— Frank Bird Linderman