Language: English
Published by National Woodlands, Lake Ann, 1994
ISBN 10: 0962807540 ISBN 13: 9780962807541
Seller: Wagon Tongue Books, Linden, AB, Canada
First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Colour and B/W Photographs (illustrator). First Edition. SUBTITLED : ` The Story of the Cook Collection '. James H. Cook befriended Cheyenne and Sioux Indians in 1878 in the Nebraka-Wyoming region. These 60 pages describe the artifacts he collected as a result of thise friendships. LEARN more about : Jack Red Cloud, Little Wound, Agate Springs Ranch, F. V. Hayden, Bone Cabin, Scotts Bluff, and Little Bat Garnier. Cond : Paper wrapper is white with black lettering. Front cover photo is of two pipes, an axe, and three buckskin bags.Volume is bright, tight, clean, and collectible. No names, no marks. Quote (p. 48) : " Ghost shields were supposed to protect the wearer from harm in battle, so James Cook was told. Beyond any supernatural powers such a shield might be thought to possess, however it is obvious that the practical Sioux wanted ._._._. ." Size: 8vo.