George Bird Grinnell

George Bird Grinnell
George Bird Grinnell (1849–1938) was an American anthropologist, historian, and conservationist known for his work with Native American tribes and his efforts to preserve the natural environment. He was a key advocate for the creation of national parks and wildlife conservation, especially in relation to the American West. Grinnell wrote extensively about Native American cultures, particularly the Plains tribes, and his notable works include "The Cheyenne Indians" and "Blackfoot Lodge Tales." As a founder of the Audubon Society, he played a significant role in early conservation movements in the United States.

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The Plains Country. Seventy years ago, when some of the events here recounted took place, Indians were Indians, and the plains were the plains indeed. Those plains stretched out in limitless rolling swells of prairie until they met the blue sky that on every hand bent down to touch them. In spring brightly green, and spangled with wild flowers, by midsummer this prairie had grown sere and yellow.... more...

INDIANS AND THEIR STORIES The most shameful chapter of American history is that in which is recorded the account of our dealings with the Indians. The story of our government's intercourse with this race is an unbroken narrative of injustice, fraud, and robbery. Our people have disregarded honesty and truth whenever they have come in contact with the Indian, and he has had no rights because he has... more...