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The two large volumes from which this book has been mainly taken were compiled, as Mr. Catlin himself states, from letters written at the time to the Commercial Advertiser of New York City, and his notes made during the successive journeys they record.
These letters were written under the shade of some neighbor ing tree, from the bed in his Wigwam, and always among the scenes he transcribes. To this immediateness is due the value which belongs to first impressions, the wealth of detail, accuracy of statement, and that engaging buoyancy of Spirit which per vades the two big books. Elsewhere there are no such data concerning the North American Indian in his primitive state either for the ethnologist or those who love romantic adventure, the charm of the untamed landscape, and life in the Open.
But Mr. Catlin writes as a painter, susceptible to moods and pictorial impressions, rather than as a trained writer. This has obliged much condensation, the bringing together of widely separated material into chronological order, and large excisions in order to get into one book the wealth of material lavished on two large volumes.
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George Catlin (1796-1872) was the first, and perhaps the most famous, painter of Native Americans.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2020
- ISBN 10 1332050557
- ISBN 13 9781332050550
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages432
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a unique and fascinating account of the author's travels among the Native American tribes of the Northern Plains in the 1830s. It provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of their way of life, customs, and beliefs. The author describes the different tribes he encountered, including the Crows, Blackfeet, Assiniboines, and Sioux, and provides a wealth of information about their history, culture, and traditions. He also discusses the complex relationships between the tribes and the American government and the impact of white settlement on their lives. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in Native American history and culture, and it offers a unique glimpse into a time and place that has long since passed. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332050550_0
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