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James Welch
James Welch is one of the most prominent contemporary Native American authors. He was born in 1940 and passed away in 2003.
Welch was a Montana Indian; his mother was a Gros Ventre tribal member, while his father was a Blackfeet tribal member.
Welch's books about Native American life in the past and present are highly recommended by us.
Books by James Welch
Fools Crow:
Excellent historical fiction by James Welch about Blackfoot life and hardships in the 19th century.
Winter in the Blood:
Thought-provoking novel about a contemporary Blackfoot man struggling to find his way in the world.
The Heartsong of Charging Elk:
Unusual, vividly memorable novel about a Lakota performer in Buffalo Bill's Wild West show.
The Death of Jim Loney 
The Indian Lawyer:
Two novels by James Welch following the lives and hardships of modern Montana Indians.
Riding the Earthboy 40:
Book of poetry by James Welch.
Killing Custer:
History book by James Welch about the Battle of Little Big Horn and the end of the Indian Wars.
Movies by James Welch
Winter in the Blood:
Excellent movie adaptation of Welch's classic novel.
James Welch Resources
Here are some links to online information about James Welch:
James Welch Biography
Interview with James Welch
Native American Authors: James Welch
James P. Welch Memorial
James Welch Obituary
Acclaimed author James Welch
Wikipedia: James Welch
And here are our webpages about the Blackfoot and Gros Ventre tribes:
Blackfoot language
Gros Ventre language
Blackfoot Indians
Gros Ventre Indians
Plains Indian tribes
Native Americans of Montana
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