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Author Catlin, George, 1796-1872
Title Illustrations of the manners, customs, & condition of the North American Indians, Vol. 2 (of 2)
With letters and notes, written during eight years of travel and adventure among the wildest and most remarkable tribes now existing
Original Publication United Kingdom: Chatto & Windus, Picadilly,1876.
Note Reading ease score: 47.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Richard Hulse, Robert Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary "Illustrations of the Manners, Customs, & Condition of the North American Indians" by George Catlin is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work encapsulates the author's extensive travels and adventures over eight years among various North American Indian tribes, aiming to document their diverse cultures, customs, and conditions through both narrative and vivid illustrations. The book serves as a visual archive and a cultural commentary on the indigenous peoples during a time of significant change and upheaval in North America. The opening of this work takes the reader to Fort Leavenworth on the Missouri River, where Catlin reflects on his experiences and observations. He describes the setting, detail about his canoe journey, and interactions with different tribes such as the Shiennes and Sioux. Through his depictions, he elaborates on the challenges faced by these tribes, including internal conflict and the impact of external pressures, such as the fur trade and diseases introduced by Europeans. Through his vivid storytelling and rich illustrations, Catlin introduces readers to the beauty and complexity of Native American life, setting the stage for the detailed accounts and portraits he has documented during his travels. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E011: History: America: America
Subject Indians of North America
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EBook-No. 68841
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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