Angry and resentful that the honor of leading the buffalo stampede is given to his older brother, Little Blaze, the Blackfeet's fastest runner, must make a difficult decision when his brother's life is endangered.

Describes the history, way of life, and current status of the Blackfoot Indians.

Details what the day-to-day life and traditions of the Blackfoot Indians were before European settlers arrived in the Americas, and how they have integrated into today's society.

Am introduction to the history and past and present social life and customs of the Blackfoot Indians, an Algonquian tribe of North America.