Running Eagle : Kessinger Publishing : 9781120823281 : 1120823285 : 07 Dec 2009 : Running Eagle: The Warrior Girl is a historical fiction book written by James Willard Schultz and published in 1919. The story is set in the late 1800s and follows the life of a young Blackfoot Native American girl named Running Eagle, who defies traditional gender roles by becoming a skilled hunter and warrior. The book chronicles Running Eagle's journey from childhood to adulthood, as she trains to become a warrior and fights alongside her tribe against rival tribes and white settlers. Along the way, she faces challenges and obstacles, including sexism and racism, but she perseveres and proves herself as a formidable warrior.The book also explores the themes of identity, cultural preservation, and the clash between traditional Native American values and the encroaching Western civilization. Schultz's vivid descriptions of the landscape and customs of the Blackfoot people add depth and authenticity to th