The Ponca Chiefs

Tibbles, Thomas H. Introduction By John G. Neihardt

Published by Omaha Posse of the Westerners by the Old Army Press, Bellevue, Nebraska, 1970

About this Item

146 pages. First edition thus. Publication No. 1, The Omaha Posse of the Westerners, with new material this edition (original publication 1879). Near fine in brown cloth with bright gold lettering on covers and spine. No dust jacket. The book presents "the complete contemporary account of the once famous Standing Bear case which resulted in the epochal decision of Judge Dandy.(by which decision) an Indian actually became a 'person' in the meaning of the law." - from the introduction.

Seller Inventory # 007130

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Ponca Chiefs
• Publisher: Omaha Posse of the Westerners by the Old Army Press, Bellevue, Nebraska
• Publication Date: 1970
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition Thus.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • American Indians
  • Law