The West
Viewing comments for Chapter 25 "The Crow"One man's journey west.
28 total reviews
Comment from Pearl Edwards
Great description of the Montana mountains - ground standing on edge. The Blackfoot Indians sound like a fierce lot, good group to avoid. An interesting chapter Thomas,
cheers
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2018
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Great description of the Montana mountains - ground standing on edge. The Blackfoot Indians sound like a fierce lot, good group to avoid. An interesting chapter Thomas,
cheers
Comment Written 28-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2018
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Thanks for reading.
Comment from Bill Schott
I am learning a whole lot about the West and the different Native cultures. Something about the Blackfeet reminds me of Somalia. When the Marines were the force there under UNISOM, we hadn't received desert boots yet, which were tan. So, we all wore desert cammies with black boots. We had to create order in chaos so we were relatively stringent with the locals to the point that they would not mess with us at all. When the Army took over the control of the area, of course, they had the latest gear to include tan boots. They were not as tough on the locals and, as a result, lots of bad things occurred. We heard that they referred to the Marines as the Black boots, which meant that we weren't suffering any fools. Just a thought that seemed relevant if the Blackfeet darkened their feet for that purpose, to be recognized as people you didn't screw with.
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2018
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I am learning a whole lot about the West and the different Native cultures. Something about the Blackfeet reminds me of Somalia. When the Marines were the force there under UNISOM, we hadn't received desert boots yet, which were tan. So, we all wore desert cammies with black boots. We had to create order in chaos so we were relatively stringent with the locals to the point that they would not mess with us at all. When the Army took over the control of the area, of course, they had the latest gear to include tan boots. They were not as tough on the locals and, as a result, lots of bad things occurred. We heard that they referred to the Marines as the Black boots, which meant that we weren't suffering any fools. Just a thought that seemed relevant if the Blackfeet darkened their feet for that purpose, to be recognized as people you didn't screw with.
Comment Written 25-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2018
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That's an excellent point. They may have had a reason to color their moccasins black.
Comment from apky
Another excellent and entertaining post on the Crow. I think I need to sort of make a document of reference for all the different Native Americans you've let me have a glimpse at.
I'm with the Traveler on the mountains thing. I remember arguing with my parents and anybody else who care to listen: why was there snow on Mt Kenya and Mt Kilimanjaro when the peaks were tens of thousand of feet high up there near the sun?
By doing this, the man became part of the Indian. ~ in that sense I'm very much part oxen, part pig, part goat, part lamb, part chicken...
At least you could eat with a Crow Indian and not wonder what (delete-you) was on your plate.
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2018
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Another excellent and entertaining post on the Crow. I think I need to sort of make a document of reference for all the different Native Americans you've let me have a glimpse at.
I'm with the Traveler on the mountains thing. I remember arguing with my parents and anybody else who care to listen: why was there snow on Mt Kenya and Mt Kilimanjaro when the peaks were tens of thousand of feet high up there near the sun?
By doing this, the man became part of the Indian. ~ in that sense I'm very much part oxen, part pig, part goat, part lamb, part chicken...
At least you could eat with a Crow Indian and not wonder what (delete-you) was on your plate.
Comment Written 25-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2018
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Thaks for reading and correcting.
Comment from rtobaygo
Good morning, Thomas
Enjoyed the post. Another excellent lesson on certain aspects of the Native American cultures. I was wondering how either tribe came to be called Black Foot and Crow and now I know.
Take care and stay safe,
Ray
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2018
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Good morning, Thomas
Enjoyed the post. Another excellent lesson on certain aspects of the Native American cultures. I was wondering how either tribe came to be called Black Foot and Crow and now I know.
Take care and stay safe,
Ray
Comment Written 25-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2018
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Thanks for reading.
Comment from Writingfundimension
Hi, Thomas
We get another glimpse into the Traveler's complexity of character:
'I spent a year in Montana and didn't see another white man. The Indians didn't know what I was. I tried to explain, but they didn't have a word for fool.'
I am a descendant of a Blackfoot woman. It was distressing to read about their cruel habits. But I'm sure they had other good aspects to their culture. Interesting about where the name, Blackfoot, comes from.
:) Bev
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2018
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Hi, Thomas
We get another glimpse into the Traveler's complexity of character:
'I spent a year in Montana and didn't see another white man. The Indians didn't know what I was. I tried to explain, but they didn't have a word for fool.'
I am a descendant of a Blackfoot woman. It was distressing to read about their cruel habits. But I'm sure they had other good aspects to their culture. Interesting about where the name, Blackfoot, comes from.
:) Bev
Comment Written 25-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2018
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Thanks for commenting. There are a lot of part Indian people on the site. My wife is 1/4 Blackfoot.
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Well, then I'm in good company!
Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)
they didn't have a word for fool. I love this line!
Yes, it sounds like the Blackfoot Indians were a mean bunch. I love your "story0telling" style of writing this, my friend~Debbie
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2018
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they didn't have a word for fool. I love this line!
Yes, it sounds like the Blackfoot Indians were a mean bunch. I love your "story0telling" style of writing this, my friend~Debbie
Comment Written 24-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2018
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Thanks for reading.
Comment from royowen
I was wondering when the white man came to Montana. Very few stories report the N.A. Indian as they were, but one can understand the white Man's strong suspicion of them, they seem like their families and tribes were very strong ties. This is really a biographical look at this fascinating people's, well done Thomas, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2018
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I was wondering when the white man came to Montana. Very few stories report the N.A. Indian as they were, but one can understand the white Man's strong suspicion of them, they seem like their families and tribes were very strong ties. This is really a biographical look at this fascinating people's, well done Thomas, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 24-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2018
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I think of it as more of a character study than a typical western.
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I'm enjoying it mate
Comment from pbomar1115
The Traveler's experience showed me why cowboys, in those western movies, called Indians savages. And through the Traveler, I have a better understanding why people-- in general-- are so different. Their education, among the groups, are different.
Phillip
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2018
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The Traveler's experience showed me why cowboys, in those western movies, called Indians savages. And through the Traveler, I have a better understanding why people-- in general-- are so different. Their education, among the groups, are different.
Phillip
Comment Written 24-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2018
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Thanks for reading.
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You're welcome.
Comment from Gert sherwood
Hello Thomas
I will say you know how to give us the unmerciful ways of the Blackfoot Indians . After a Blackfoot captured a man's soul, he killed him and ate his heart
Gert
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2018
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Hello Thomas
I will say you know how to give us the unmerciful ways of the Blackfoot Indians . After a Blackfoot captured a man's soul, he killed him and ate his heart
Gert
Comment Written 24-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2018
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Thanks for reading.
Comment from aryr
An interesting chapter to read even with it's nasty nature. I would not be interested in meeting a Blackfoot Indian during this time period or in fact not a Crow Indian either. They were both too mean for my liking. You provided great details when describing their behavior Well done, thanks.
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2018
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An interesting chapter to read even with it's nasty nature. I would not be interested in meeting a Blackfoot Indian during this time period or in fact not a Crow Indian either. They were both too mean for my liking. You provided great details when describing their behavior Well done, thanks.
Comment Written 24-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2018
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Thanks for commenting.
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You are welcome. Looking forward to the next chapter.
