The wild animals of North America sup- plied the Indian with most of his food, clothing, shelter, and fuel, so it was highly important for him to become a skillful hunter. His weapons were extremely primitive, but he had intimate knowledge of the habits of the game animals, and used skill, patience, and courage in hunting them.
The Indian hunted deer more widely, perhaps, than any other animal. He also hunted moose, caribou, bear, and buffalo, in addition to small game, such as rabbit, beaver, and muskrat. The Nootka Indians on the West Coast regularly risked their lives hunting whales in small boats miles from shore, and all the tribes living near the Pacific rivers were expert in catching salmon.
In this book Mr. Hofsinde, drawing on his extensive knowledge of Indian lore, tells vividly of the many hunting customs in different parts of North America. He describes the Indians' weapons, their hunting methods, and the ceremonials connected with the hunt. His accurate and beautiful drawings add greatly to the interest and color of his story.
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