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In the year 1870, the Lone Eaters—a small but determined band of Pikuni (Blackfeet) Indians—reside in Michigan's Two Medicine Territory of Montana. With the traditional ways of the Pikuni increasingly threatened, the community stands at a crossroads, confronting the impending end of their cultural and societal structures. The narrative follows the struggles, adaptations, and enduring spirit of this group as they navigate the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: James Welch
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