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The Indian In His Wigwam, Or Characteristics Of The Red Race Of America From Original Notes And Manuscripts HENRY R. SCHOOLCRAFT

The Indian In His Wigwam, Or Characteristics Of The Red Race Of America From Original Notes And Manuscripts

HENRY R. SCHOOLCRAFT

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Publication: Dewitt & Davenport, 1848, New York

Originally published in 1844-45, this is another issue in bound form published in 1848, and carrying the Dewitt & Davenport imprint. Bound in black cloth, titles stamped in gold gilt on the spine, 416 pp., illustrated. Full of traditional legends, personal reminiscences, adventures, the worship of the sun, tales, Indian rulers, mythology, superstitions, and religion, Indian music and songs, ethnology, Indian languages, Indian policies, etc. Some foxing throughout, else a very good copy.

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