The Dreadful River Cave: Chief Black Elk's Story

by Willard Schultz, James

"Schultz in 'The Dreadful River Cave,' has presented another of his inimitable Indian stories. Having been adopted by the Blackfoot tribe and lived among them for years, he is well qualified to write." Oakland Tribune, Jan. 16, 1921 "The story of Black Elk, a young brave and his exciting adventures...Schultz is one of the last of the old frontiersmen and Indian fighters...joined a tribe of Blackfeet Indians and for years roamed with them over the buffalo-covered plains." Dayton Daily News, Sept. 12, 1920
Did the famous Blackfeet chief, Black Elk, uncover a mysterious water-dwelling cryptid in a river cave located in what is now Glacier National Park in Montana?
Adopted Blackfeet tribe member James Willard Schultz relates the suprising story as told to him by Chief Black Elk in his 1920 book "The Dreadful River Chief Black Elk's Story."
In relating how he first obtained Black Elk's true-life account of the mysterious river cave in Glacier National Park, Schultz
"Camping one time with Black Elk, he told me this tale of the Dreadful River Cave. I never attempted to enter the cave, but how many, many times I have paused at the foot of its falls, watching...."
About the
James Willard Schultz, or Apikuni, (August 26, 1859 - June 11, 1947) was an American author, explorer, Glacier National Park guide, fur trader and historian of the Blackfeet Indians. He operated a fur trading post at Carroll, Montana and lived among the Pikuni tribe during the period 1880-82. He was given the name Apikuni by the Pikuni chief, Running Crane. Apikuni in Blackfeet means "Spotted Robe." Schultz is most noted for his 37 books, most about Blackfoot life, and for his contributions to the naming of prominent features in Glacier National Park.
Historically, Blackfeet were nomadic bison hunters and trout fishermen, who ranged across large areas of the northern Great Plains of western North America, specifically the semi-arid shortgrass prairie ecological region. They followed the bison herds as they migrated between what are now the United States and Canada, as far north as the Bow River. In the first half of the 18th century, they acquired horses and firearms from white traders and their Cree and Assiniboine go-betweens. The Blackfoot used these to expand their territory at the expense of neighboring tribes.

Genres: Native American

196 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1920

Reviews

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an easy, interesting read that doesn't get dull about a year in the life of a young Native American. Supposedly, it is a story told by Black Elk about the year that he and some small group of Indians lived away from their larger camp to grow a sacred crop used to make offerings to the gods. During that year, the young narrator and a young woman of similar age are the only ones who can hunt to provide meat for the small group. They have many adventures on the hunt, including coming across some person or people living in a cave by the river, tracking a family of bears, coming across bands of enemy Indians, having adventures and misadventures with their horses, etc. If you like Native American history and lore, this is a good find.

[Randy Kirkbride · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting tale of Native American life from their perspective.

This book was an interesting tale about Native American life that was written from their perspective and that is tied to a physical location one can visit today; Running Eagle Falls in Glacier National Park.

[Darla M Devries · Rating 5 out of 5]

Always a fantastic read.

Great book for everyone!!! Such a great author that paints pictures so clearly with his words. Was hard to put down.

[Vince Pillig · Rating 5 out of 5]

Schultz had an amazing life. To wright his adventures. One can only imagine what he saw in his life. Born in 1850s to the 1940s.!

[Ebook Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book, the e-book version can be found at:
https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-...

[K Van · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting book and a real page Turner!!!!!!!!

Really a cool book. We did not do the Indians very well!! Great story line with much detail.
Good book not forgotten. Page turner!! Excellent!!
Kirby

[Russell G Edwards · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story

Contains several subplots, all of which keep the readers constant attention, keep him guessing, wondering where and how they will be brought together.