Goodbird the Indian: His Story by Edward Goodbird as told to Gilbert L. Wilson

This vivid memoir for young readers, first published in 1914, offers a unique look at the Hidatsa people's early reservation years. In simple and appealing prose, Goodbird describes growing up and learning about traditional Indian skills, religious beliefs, and history during a time of tumultuous change and courageous adaptation. He also tells about his schooling, conversion to Christianity, and experiences as a farmer and rancher.

Paperback
74 pages
Black & White Images
ISBN: 0-87351-188-3

About the author: Edward Goodbird was born in 1870 and was the son of Buffalo Bird Woman. He was a successful rancher and the first Indian Christian minister on the Hidatsa reservation. Goodbird's life was marked by a significant conflict between his traditional Hidatsa culture and his adopted Christian faith. He authored a coloring book titled "Coloring Book of Hidatsa Stories" and an autobiography titled "Goodbird the Indian: His Story," which provides insights into his experiences and the cultural practices of the Hidatsa people. 

Image description: The cover image displays the title in red and the subtitle in orange on the top of the cover. The illustration shows two people in tan clothing, who look like they ate hunting in the woods. There are trees behind them, and grass and flowers in front of them. The author's name is printed at the bottom in blue letters.