Mooney James W (23 results)

softcover. Condition: Fine copy. 1st. 8vo, 303 pp.

Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. ORIGINAL Articles, disbound from journal; no covers; in very good condition. Journal.

Soft cover. Condition: New. Reprint. Brand new and unread; very fresh and bright condition; gift quality! Full-color illustrated black and gold wrapper with black and white lettering. 48 very crisp and clean new and unread informative and historical pages nicely enhanced by black and white illustrations! "The Indian game of ball play is common to all the tribes from Maine to California, and from the sunlit waters of the Gulf of Mexico to the frozen shores of Hudson bay. When or where the Indian first obtained the game it is not our province to inquire, but we may safely assume that the (Native American) shaped the pliant hickory staff with his knife and flint and twisted the net of bear sinew ages before visions of a western world began to float through the brain of the Italian dreamer.". Catlin, George (illustrator).…

Soft cover. Condition: New. Reprint. Brand new and unread; very fresh and bright condition; gift quality! Full-color illustrated black and gold wrapper with black and white lettering. 48 very crisp and clean new and unread informative and historical pages nicely enhanced by black and white illustrations! "The Indian game of ball play is common to all the tribes from Maine to California, and from the sunlit waters of the Gulf of Mexico to the frozen shores of Hudson bay. When or where the Indian first obtained the game it is not our province to inquire, but we may safely assume that the (Native American) shaped the pliant hickory staff with his knife and flint and twisted the net of bear sinew ages before visions of a western world began to float through the brain of the Italian dreamer.". Catlin, George (illustrator).…

Softcover. Condition: New. 8.9 X 6.0 X 0.9 inches; 303 pages.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. ----" A series of very plain talks on very practical politics, delivered by ex senator George Washington Plunkitt of Tammany-- from his rostru, the NY County Court House, bootblack stand-- with 2 interpretations by James S Olson and James W Mooney )----Paperback book, green paper covers and lion on front cover. 8 1/4" tall. 170 pages ----FINE CONDITION. …

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1st printing. 283pp. A little shelfwear, cover spotting, very good.

Paperback. Condition: Good. ***GOOD CONDITION***CLEAN PAGES*** moderate edge wear, light scratches on back cover. We specialize in non-fiction books. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 176 pp. Digest format. Volume 7, number 8. Light wear at the corners with creasing on the spine. Cover art by Val Lakey Lindahn; interiors by: Gerry Mooney; Bob Walters; Denise Cirjak; Judy Mitchell; Broeck Steadman; and Artifact. This issue contains: The Catch, a novelette by Craig W. Anderson; The Jock Who Wanted to Be Fifty by Martin Gardner; The Peacemaker by Gardner Dozois; Still Time by James Patrick Kelly; Memory by Michael P. Kube-McDowell; Scenes from the Country of the Blind by John Sladek; Susie Q by Terence M. Green; The Orchard by Steve Rasnic Tem; Sleepwalker by Art Vesity; and A Stroll to the Stars, an essay by Augustine Funnell; along with Isaac Asimov's editorial, Shrugging It Off, and all the usual features. The Peacemaker by Gardner Dozois won the Nebula Award for best short story in 1983 Size: 12mo. Val Lakey Lindahn; Gerry Mooney; Bob Walters; Denise Cirjak; Judy Mitchell; Broeck Steadman; Artifact; (illustrator). Book. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good Minus. Good Minus. [HISTORY]. James Mooney, W. W. Keeler, Richard Mack Bettis. "Historical Sketch of the Cherokee (Native American Library)." Chicago: Aldine Publishing Company. Printed in the USA, 1975. English language. Hardcover in red cloth boards lettered gilt on spine in pictorial dust jacket. Nonfiction academic history text in nine chapters with preface, foreword, introduction, biographical notes, index, and black-and-white photographic illustrations. 8vo. 9 1/2 x 6 1/4 inches. 17 oz. xiv, 266 pp. Dust jacket with chipping and numerous small tears at edges. Indent at top edge of part of back board. Abrasion to front free fly-leaf. Text clean. Very Good Minus in Good Minus jacket. ISBN: 0202011364. "When James Mooney lived with and studied the Cherokee between 1887 and 1900, they were the largest and most important Indian tribe in the United States. His dispassionate account of their history from the time of their first contact with whites until the end of the nineteenth century is more than a sequence of battles won and lost, treaties signed and broken, towns destroyed and people massacred. There is humanity along with inhumanity in the relations between the Cherokee and other groups, Indian and non-Indian; there is fortitude and persistence balanced with disillusionment and frustration. In these respects, the history of the Cherokee epitomizes the experience of most Native Americans. The Cherokee Nation ceased to exist as a political entity seven years after the initial study was done, when Oklahoma became a state.".…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Binding a little shaken but strong hinges, clean unmarked interior. Moderate wear to covers. One small section is loose and laid-in but is complete. Mildly faded spine. Profusely illustrated with full page plates, some in cover; also some fold-out plates. Beware modern reprints of this work; many are scanned copies with inferior print quality, illustrations, and binding compared to this original edition. Most do not have the fold-outs.…

Printed Paper Covers. Condition: Good Condition. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. As Issued. Revised, Completed, and edited by Frans M. Olbrechts. Smithsonian Institution Bureau of American Ethnology Bulletin 99. Green printed paper covers. Back cover has closed tears repaired. Top and bottom of spine is taped. Cover corners are creased and chipped. 319pp. Indexed. Content clean, bright and sound. This book may require additional postage. Photos available n request. B/W Photo Illustrations (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. This is the original printing of Mooney's book, 576 pages with notes, glossary and extensive index. Fairly tight for such a large book with sturdy binding and strong hinges, clean unmarked interior. Moderate wear to covers with stain on rear cover. Mildly faded spine. Profusely illustrated with full page B&W photos, some color plates and fold-out maps. Beware modern reprints of this work; many are scanned copies with inferior print quality, illustrations, and binding compared to this original edition. Most do not have the fold-outs. …

paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Illustrated. 1136pp. Quarto [29 cm] Olive green cloth covered boards with gilt stamped titles on the spines, and gilt stamped vignettes on the front covers. Good. The covers are rubbed and scratched. The edges of the covers are gently bumped. There are several small light moisture stains on the front cover of Part 2. There are multiple small light stains on the edges of the text blocks, and the edges of the text blocks are slightly soiled. The pages are mildly browned. The endsheets are subtly cracked along the hinges, revealing the underlying cords. The front hinge of volume 2 is weak. Subjects include The Ball Play, Alliance of Mendoza and Alvarado, The Declaration of Smohalla, Wovoka's Revelation, Survivors of Wounded Knee, and more.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. No Dust Jacket. Dates: Vol. 1: 1964; Vol. 2: 1977; Vol. 3: 1968; Vol. 4: 1969; Vol. 5: 1979; Vol. 6: 1976; Vols. 7 & 8: 1981. Volumes 3, 4, 6, & 8--First Edition; Vols. 1, 2, & 5--Revised. Original maroon cloth covers w/ titles in gilt. Bindings lightly soiled. Light foxing/soiling to edges of text blocks. Evidence of a label (?) removed from top edge of rear endpaper of Vol. 4. Illust. w/ numerous b/w photos and maps. Contents nice. …

Washington, Goverment Printing Office, 1898. 2 parts in 1. 344, [316] (= pages 129 - 444 + 1 unnumbered page with additions and corrections), 447 - 468 (= index) pp. 229 b./w. figs & 81 plts (few col. incl. 3 fold. / double-page maps). Bound in early 20th century h.leather binding, gilt lettered / dec. spine with raised bands. 4to. Two complete publications, issued as accompanying papers in the part I of the 17th Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution 1895-96). - This is a complete copy, with all illustrations, of the first volume of the annual report. …

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1911. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 494, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 494 494.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1911 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 494 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 494 Language: English.…