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Illustrations Of The Manners, Customs And Condition Of The North American Indians V2

- With Letters And Notes (1876)

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Illustrations of the Manners, Customs and Condition of the North American Indians Volume 2 is a book written by George Catlin and published in 1876. The book is a collection of letters and notes that the author wrote during his travels to North America in the 1830s, where he spent time living among various Native American tribes. The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of Native American life, including their hunting and fishing practices, their clothing and adornments, their religious beliefs and ceremonies, and their social and political structures. Each chapter is accompanied by detailed illustrations that were drawn by Catlin himself, providing a visual representation of the people and customs he describes.The author's observations and insights into Native American life are informed by his own experiences living among the tribes, as well as his interactions with other European explorers and settlers. He provides a unique perspective on the cultural practices and traditions of these indigenous peoples, which were often misunderstood or misrepresented by outsiders.Overall, Illustrations of the Manners, Customs and Condition of the North American Indians Volume 2 is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in Native American history and culture. It offers a rare glimpse into a way of life that has largely disappeared, and serves as an important historical document of the early interactions between European settlers and indigenous peoples in North America.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781165436651
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 484
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x25 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 640 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 22. januar 2025
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Illustrations of the Manners, Customs and Condition of the North American Indians Volume 2 is a book written by George Catlin and published in 1876. The book is a collection of letters and notes that the author wrote during his travels to North America in the 1830s, where he spent time living among various Native American tribes. The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of Native American life, including their hunting and fishing practices, their clothing and adornments, their religious beliefs and ceremonies, and their social and political structures. Each chapter is accompanied by detailed illustrations that were drawn by Catlin himself, providing a visual representation of the people and customs he describes.The author's observations and insights into Native American life are informed by his own experiences living among the tribes, as well as his interactions with other European explorers and settlers. He provides a unique perspective on the cultural practices and traditions of these indigenous peoples, which were often misunderstood or misrepresented by outsiders.Overall, Illustrations of the Manners, Customs and Condition of the North American Indians Volume 2 is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in Native American history and culture. It offers a rare glimpse into a way of life that has largely disappeared, and serves as an important historical document of the early interactions between European settlers and indigenous peoples in North America.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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