Lone Bull's Mistake

Lone Bull's Mistake: A Lodge Pole Chief Story is a historical fiction novel written by James Willard Schultz and first published in 1918. The book tells the story of Lone Bull, a young Native American man who is chosen to become the new chief of his tribe, the Lodge Pole people. However, Lone Bull makes a grave mistake during a buffalo hunt that leads to the death of several members of his tribe, including his own father. As a result of his mistake, Lone Bull is banished from the tribe and must make his way alone in the wilderness. Along the way, he encounters a group of white settlers who are also struggling to survive in the harsh environment. Despite their initial distrust of each other, Lone Bull and the settlers eventually form a bond and work together to overcome the challenges they face.Throughout the novel, Schultz explores themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the clash of cultures between Native Americans and white settlers in the American West. The book also provides a glimpse into the traditional way of life of the Lodge Pole people, including their customs, beliefs, and spiritual practices.Overall, Lone Bull's Mistake is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the history of the American West. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Native American culture and the history of the American frontier.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.