Charles Eastman, Ohiyesa, raised in the traditional Dakota way until he was nearly sixteen, wrote these talks for Boy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls. He explains physical training, making friends with wild animals, reading footprints, hunting with bow and sling, trapping and fishing, building and handling canoes, choosing a campsite and building shelters, and traditional games.
A practical outdoor guide grounded in first-hand Native knowledge, for young campers and their families. Download the free EPUB.