George Washington Ug is a young Flatfoot Indian who is sent to a reservation school. The teacher, who is determined to civilize Ug, gives him a new name and teaches him about American culture. Ug seems to be making progress, but he eventually reverts to his old ways. One day, Ug gets into a fight with a Blackfoot Indian named Henry James Curly...More
Richard Edward Connell Jr. (October 17, 1893 – November 22, 1949) was an American author and journalist. He is best remembered for his short story "The Most Dangerous Game" (1924). Connell was one of the most popular American short story writers of his time. He had equal success as a journalist and screenwriter, and was nominated for an Academy Award in 1942 (Best Original Story) for the movie Meet John Doe (1941).
Richard Edward Connell Jr. (October 17, 1893 – November 22, 1949) was an American author and journalist. He is best remembered for his short story "The Most Dangerous Game" (1924). Connell was one of the most popular American short story writers of his time. He had equal success as a journalist and screenwriter, and was nominated for an Academy Award in 1942 (Best Original Story) for the movie Meet John Doe (1941).
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George Washington Ug is a young Flatfoot Indian who is sent to a reservation school. The teacher, who is determined to civilize Ug, gives him a new name and teaches him about American culture. Ug seems to be making progress, but he eventually reverts to his old ways. One day, Ug gets into a fight with a Blackfoot Indian named Henry James Curly Bear. Ug refuses to fight back, but he later goes into the woods and performs a forbidden snake dance. The teacher sees Ug dancing and is horrified...
Richard Connell
