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Fascinating account of famed artist's travels among the indigenous peoples of North and South America in the 1850s. 163 scenes and portraits, including 12 color plates, Indians, their clothing, ornamentation and weapons — plus views of village life and landscapes. One of the best, most reliable sources of information on many now-vanished native cultures.
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Renowned for his classic study "Letters and Notes on the Manners, Customs, and Conditions of the North American Indians", Catlin also documented his travels among the Indians of South America and the North American Pacific Coast. This book includes 163 accurately rendered, on-the-spot paintings and portraits Catlin made during his wanderings to provide an invaluable record that is one of the best, most reliable sources of information on many now-vanished native cultures. 12 color plats.
