Brisbin James S Editor (6 results)

Hardcover. Condition: VG. 1st Edition. iv, [5]-513pp, illustrated, rebound in modern green cloth with gilt title at spine, light wear and soiling. From the diaries and manuscripts of Belden. In the book, he relates that he ran away from home at the age of thirteen, and ended up in Brownsville, Nebraska Territory. Although Brisbin vouches for Belden's veracity, many Western American scholars believe that most of Belden's narrative is a series of brash fabrications strung on a thread of historical fact. See Field 125, Howes 781, Graff 235, Rader 326, and Coyle, OHIO AUTHORS AND THEIR BOOKS. …

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 1st thus edition, a facsimile reprinting of the original 1870 C.F. Vent, edition; dj w/unclipped price, in mylar; brown c w/gilt spine titles; owner's name; 513 clean, unmarked pages.a 19th-century frontier memoir detailing Belden's life as a hunter, trader, and scout among Plains tribes like the Sioux, Crow, and Cheyenne. b/w engravings; sketches, etc (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Contemporary half leather gilt with pebbled cloth. Gilt name has been rubbed from upper board. Edge and corner wear, front hinge starting but holding. Frontis and numerous illustrations. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 513 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Very Good Condition. Has some wear. Five star seller - Buy with confidence.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. An interesting study on the Native Americans of the plains. Written from George P Belden's manuscripts and diaries as he lived with the 'Plains Indians'. This work discusses the culture, experiences, conduct, hierarchy, animals and general day to day life of the Native Americans. This work was written when there was a lot of interest in the lives of the indigenous people. Illustrated throughout. Edited by James Sanks Brisbin, an American educator, lawyer and soldier. In a full cloth binding with gilt stamping to the spine and boards. Externally, generally smart with small patches of staining to the rear board. Some minor rubbing to the boards and extremities. Prior owner's signature to the recto of front endpaper, 'To John A Campbell from his Brother January 9th 1871'. Campbell's signature is to the title page and the signature of H J Godwin is to the recto of front endpaper. Bibliographical information of this text tipped in to recto of front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are slightly age toned to edges and generally clean throughout Very Good. None (illustrator). book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 1870 1ed Belden White Chief Native American Dakota Plains Indians Sioux Arapahoe 'Belden, the White Chief' is a 19th-century collection of George Belden's journals. Belden spent more than a decade living among the Natives on the Dakota plains of North America including the Sioux, Crow, Cheyenne, and Arapahoe. Belden describes how he learned of their culture, tribes, lifestyles, and customs. This work offers a view into the lives of the various Natives living in Nebraska, Missouri, and among the Rocky Mountains with stories describing human scalping, hunting practices, pipe and smoking rituals, burial, medicine men, religious practices, and much more! Item number: #40217 Price: $499 BELDEN, George P. ; BRISBIN, Gen. James S. (Editor) Belden, the white chief, or, Twelve years among the wild Indians of the plains Cincinnati, New York: C.F. Vent, 1870. First edition. Details: Collation: Complete o xvi, [17]-513, [1] o 55 illustrations References: Howes B 781; Graff 235; Rader 326 Language: English Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure o Blue cloth Size: ~8.75in X 6.5in (22.5cm x 16.5cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 40217 Photos available upon request.…