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    VG+ 4.5
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    The Illustrated Story of Indians. Cover art by Gerald McCann. "Buffalo Hunt," art by Sam Glanzman; On his first buffalo hunt, Small Eagle saves the day and proves his manhood, and is renamed Buffalo Slayer. "The White Buffalo" text story, art by John Forte; Blessed by the white buffalo, a child grows strong and aids his people; In manhood he transforms himself into the white buffalo in order to save them from their enemies. "Play the Chunkey Game" activity. "First in America" non-fiction story. "The Woodsmen of the Eastern Forests"; Introduction to life in the northeastern woodlands. "The Hunters of the Plains"; Introduction to life on the northern plains. "The Northern Fishermen"; Introduction to life on the Pacific northwest coast. "The California Seed Gatherers"; Introduction to life in pre-contact California. "The Southwest Tribes"; Introduction to life in the desert southwest. "Chief Joseph"; For decades the Nez Perce work to accommodate the whites and learn from them; But continuous attacks, and the constant theft of land, finally provoke the Nez Perce to fight their way toward Canada. "Test of Friendship"; When Judge White moves into Oneida country, Chief Yerry tests the judge's intentions by asking to take the Whites' little girl into his own town for the night; When the judge acquiesces, and Betsy is returned safely on the morrow, it opens up trust between the groups. "Make an Indian Bonnet" activity. "Sequoya"; From an early age, Sequoya is fascinated by writing; Disdained by most of his people but strongly supported by his daughter, he develops a Cherokee writing system that is quickly embraced, and endures to this day. "Alphabet in Cherokee" article. "Sign Talk" educational story. "First Among the Indians" starring Hiawatha; Samoset; Chief John Logan; Sacagawea; Charles Curtis; Jim Thorpe; Will Rogers; Chief Bender; and Maria Tallchief, art by Angelo Torres. 84 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25. Grade: VG+ 4.5 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)