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Jim Colbert's avatar

Wow! Amazing story… I was unaware of Grinnell and his early efforts. Thanks for educating me.

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Richard Conniff on Nature's avatar

And I was unaware of Charles E. Bessey, so thank you in turn.

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Jim Colbert's avatar

You are most welcome!

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Carleen's avatar

Question: Blackfoot or Blackfeet Tribes? Backfoot would be in Canada. The Blackfeet are in Montana. https://blackfeetnation.com/

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Richard Conniff on Nature's avatar

Hi Carleen: Grinnell called his 1892 book "Blackfoot Lodge Tales." But he also used the term "Blackfoot" and "Blackfeet," and included both Canadian and U.S. populations. His article "Early Blackfoot History," also from 1892, might be of interest:

https://blackfootconfederacy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Grinnell-EarlyBlackfootHistory-1892.pdf

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Jason's avatar

Avarice unleashed and a Yale man’s call to arms! A ripping yarn, in word and deed, this bracing essay will restore your faith in moral fiber.

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Mark G (Last of the Wild)'s avatar

Many thanks for sharing, this is a really interesting review of a complicated topic. I look forward to the next one!!

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Richard Conniff on Nature's avatar

Glad you enjoyed it. I've enjoyed reading your stuff about the unfortunate lynx reintroduction attempt by amateurs.

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