The Blanket Indian Of The Northwest.

COLONEL G.O. SHIELDS

Publication: Vechten Waring Company, 1921, New York

First edition. 8vo. Signed in pencil by the author on a decorated plate affixed to the front fly leaf. Also a lightly penciled note from the publisher on the front pastedown sheet, and a long inked presentation inscription, signed and dated by the book's publisher on the copyright page. Subscriber's edition limited to 500 autographed copies. Cloth, 322 pp., frontispiece (portrait of Chief Joseph in full color), foreword, preface, illustrated, plates, portraits, list of subscribers, t.e.g., index. A general discussion of Indians and their habits and characteristics, an account of the Custer battle at Little Bighorn, chapters on the Sioux, battle of the Big Hole, Sioux warriors, Captain Bella's account of the winter Big Horn campaign of 1876, Captain Hardin's account of the Sheepeater campaign, a scouting adventure by W. Jackson, and much more of interest. Luther 148 says "... It contains a report by E. A. Garlington, who served in the 7th Cavalry, and some other material of mild interest." A near fine, bright, tight copy signed by the author and inscribed by the publisher.

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