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Presenting right here a 2 volume masterpiece by the world renowned authority on the American Indian Culture. Catlin’s North American Indians ,Letters & Notes on the Manners & Customs & Conditions of the North American Indians: Written during Eight Years Travel Amongst the Wildest Tribes of Indians in North America.1857 Edition ,Illustrated with 150 Woodcuts & Engravings. These 2 large Volumes in dark brown cloth hard boards with gilt pictorial stamping on the front cover & spine,402-403 pages all clean & tight except for the occasional browning of a few pages . George Catlin was the earliest painter of the plains Indians, In 1832 realizing that the American Indians were dying out ,he resolved to rescue they’re types & customs from oblivion. With this object he spent many years among the Indians in North & South America. He lived with them ,acquired they’re language & studied very thoroughly their habits ,customs & modes of life ,making copious notes & many studies for paintings ,and published the Manners & Customs & Conditions of the north American Indians. A monumental work in American Ethnology. These 2 volumes are exceptional ,documenting raw, natural & unbiased history of this vanished race of these Early Americans. Striving For Excellence It isn’t brilliance or just getting the breaks, It is consistent attention to & honest respect for the Customer. Our World Wide Shipping is Exceptional; Furniture & Chandeliers are transported by Small Independent Carriers for a More Personal Delivery, From Maine to Florida Every 6 to8 Weeks, It Is Very Reasonable, and Ask Me about It! Very Flexible Lay A Way Plan Always Available! Blue Dolphin Fine Antiques from Maine
| Status: For Sale |
Reference#: AAN3159 |
| Condition:
good ,see desc |
Year:
1857
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