{"product_id":"the-dreadful-river-cave-chief-black-elks-story-by-james-willard-schultz-paperback","title":"The Dreadful River Cave: Chief Black Elk's Story, by James Willard Schultz (Paperback)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSet in the early American frontier, this novel follows a young member of the Blackfeet tribe as he faces the ultimate test of bravery: entering the dreaded river cave, a place whispered about in fear and awe. Guided by his people's traditions but led by his own spirit, he must navigate not just a perilous natural world but his journey into manhood. Vividly portraying tribal life and wilderness survival, The Dreadful River Cave blends coming-of-age narrative with rich cultural storytelling.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames Willard Schultz (1859-1947) was a noted author, explorer, and guide. While operating a fur trading post at Carroll, Montana, he was given the name \"Apikuni\" [spotted robe] by the Pikuni chief, Running Crane. Schultz is most noted for his prolific stories about Blackfoot life and his contributions to the naming of prominent features in Glacier National Park.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wildside Press LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43184485466321,"sku":"9781434431448","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5981\/5377\/files\/9781434431448_FC.jpg?v=1784071540","url":"https:\/\/startlingstories.us\/products\/the-dreadful-river-cave-chief-black-elks-story-by-james-willard-schultz-paperback","provider":"Startling Stories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}