$8 · Tatanga Mani: Walking Buffalo of the Stonies 1969 1st Printing

Vintage 1969 first printing hardcover with dust jacket. Walking Buffalo (born Tatanga Mani, also known as George McLean), Stoney-Nakoda leader, statesman, and philosopher (born 20 March 1870 in the Bow River Valley near Morley, AB; died 27 December 1967 in Banff, AB). Walking Buffalo was present at the signing of Treaty 7 (1877) and later served as a respected leader in Bearspaw First Nation until his death. Walking Buffalo preached world peace and, in 1959, journeyed around the globe to spread this word. He strongly advocated for protecting the environment and Indigenous rights and culture.