Bear Chief's War Shirt

The trade paperback is in fair condition. The cover shows noticeable wear, including creases and edge wear, but the binding is intact and the pages are clean. There is no dust jacket, as is typical for paperbacks. No inscriptions or library markings are present.

"Bear Chief's War Shirt" by James Willard Schultz, also known as Apikuni, is a captivating novel published by Mountain Press Publishing Co. in Missoula, 1983. This edition is illustrated by Glen Eagle Speaker and edited by Wilbur Ward Betts. The book is a trade paperback with the ISBNs 0-87842-129-7 and 0-87842-130-0 (pbk.). Schultz, a renowned author known for his works on Native American life, offers a posthumous narrative about a Blackfeet Indian chief whose sacred vision war shirt is stolen. This edition, part of the Rendezvous Book series, is significant for its authentic portrayal of Siksika culture and the challenges faced by Native American communities. The book is a valuable addition to collections focused on Native American fiction and history. Condition is fair with visible wear on the cover, but the binding remains intact.