George Bird Grinnell

When Buffalo Ran: a Frontier Classic of Childhood on the Plains George Bird Grinnell

Marc Notes: This title tells the story of a young, mid-nineteenth-century Plains Indian, named Wikis. As Wikis grows, he encounters many wild buffalo and enemy tribes. Along the way, he is guided by his uncle, a mentor and tutor, who teaches him all the necessary skills to become an Indian Brave. After dedicating a lifetime to researching Native Americans, Grinnell's compelling book artistically captures the voice of a young plains Indian, and his life on the plains. Biographical Note: George Bird Grinnell was an anthropologist, explorer, historian, naturalist and writer. He was known as the father of American conservation and spent his life defending and protecting America s wild lands and fighting for Native American advocacy. He lived in New York until his death in 1983. " Contributor Bio:  Grinnell, George Bird George Bird Grinnell was a man of diverse talents editor, author, traveler, and scientist. Born in 1849, he became, by turn of the century, one of the best-known and most popular interpreters of the American Indian.