Published by Plummer Printing Company, Anadarko, Oklahoma, 1927
Seller: North Slope Books, Lancaster, PA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No dust jacket. Fourth Edition. FOURTH EDITION (1927) of uncommon book in any edition, green cloth with black decoration and titles, plates, 201 pp. (includes later edition supplement). Howes #M-562. Graff #2764. Rader #2388. Rittenhouse #704. Very Good with light wear; mylar cover. Reports the captivity of Andres Martinez, the son of a well-known New Mexico family. Martinez was captured in 1866 near Las Vegas, New Mexico by the Mescaloero Apaches and sold to the Kiowas. He became the adopted son of the chief and fought with the Kiowas against U. S. troops. Finally rescued by Captain Pratt. Includes lots of material on Indians - warfare, everyday life, Indian homes, customs, etc.
Published by Pentecostal Herald Press, Louisville, KY, 1899
Seller: Kurt Gippert Bookseller (ABAA), Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very good- condition. First Edition. American Indians; Indian captivity; Andres Martinez; biography; 184 pages of text; 19.6cm; light tan cloth is moderately soiled and rubbed with a corner bump. Contains several illustrations, including one in color. Several page edges are lightly worn, creased, or soiled, and a few page edges with small tears. A few pages with erased pencil writing. The author was superintendent of Methvin Institute, Anadarko, Oklahoma Territory; Howes M562. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book.