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THE INDIAN AND WHITE MAN, OR THE INDIAN IN SELF-DEFENSE
by Right-Hand Thunder; Rev. D. W. Risher (editor)
- Used
- fair
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fair
- Seller
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Eugene, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
Indianapolis: Carlon & Hollenbeck, 1880. First Edition. Hardcover. Fair. Indianapolis: Carlon & Hollenbeck, 1880. First edition. 7 3/4 x 5 1/2 inches: pp. xxiv, 516, (2). Green cloth with engraved patterns and borders on covers and spine, black ink in the patterns on front board and spine, and gold gilt titles. Frontispiece illustration of John Brant, Mohawk chief, and illustration of Pocahontas facing Chapter 1.
Significant rubbing wear to boards and spine. Heavy rubbing on upper corners of boards and upper rear spine join - board is exposed. Small tear, possibly sticker damage, on bottom corner of free facing end page. Toning. Text is unmarked. Front hinges is cracked but still intact. Binding solid overall.
Early Native American account of the encounters of Native American tribes and white settlers in the 19th century, a series of essays which explores particular conflicts and encounters from the perspectives of Native Americans defending their land against the encroachment of expansion. it also illustrates the cultural differences which led to much misunderstanding and miscommunication. Scarce in its original printing.
Significant rubbing wear to boards and spine. Heavy rubbing on upper corners of boards and upper rear spine join - board is exposed. Small tear, possibly sticker damage, on bottom corner of free facing end page. Toning. Text is unmarked. Front hinges is cracked but still intact. Binding solid overall.
Early Native American account of the encounters of Native American tribes and white settlers in the 19th century, a series of essays which explores particular conflicts and encounters from the perspectives of Native Americans defending their land against the encroachment of expansion. it also illustrates the cultural differences which led to much misunderstanding and miscommunication. Scarce in its original printing.
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- Bookseller
- Joe Pettit Jr., Bookseller; Blackwood Bookhouse
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1000
- Title
- THE INDIAN AND WHITE MAN, OR THE INDIAN IN SELF-DEFENSE
- Author
- Right-Hand Thunder; Rev. D. W. Risher (editor)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Carlon & Hollenbeck
- Place of Publication
- Indianapolis
- Date Published
- 1880
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