Descriptive Catalogue Of Photographs Of North American Indians

By William Henry Jackson

Book Overview

The Descriptive Catalogue of Photographs of North American Indians by William Henry Jackson is a comprehensive reference book that provides an extensive collection of photographs of Native American tribes. The book contains detailed descriptions of each photograph, including the name of the tribe, the location where the photograph was taken, and the date it was captured.The photographs in the book were taken during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a time when Native American tribes were facing significant cultural and societal changes due to the expansion of the United States. The photographs offer a glimpse into the lives of these tribes during this period, capturing their traditional dress, customs, and daily activities.The book is divided into chapters based on the geographic location of the tribes, including the Plains, Southwest, Northwest, and California. Each chapter provides an overview of the tribes in that region, along with a selection of photographs that showcase their unique cultural practices.Overall, the Descriptive Catalogue of Photographs of North American Indians is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American history and culture. The book offers a rare glimpse into the lives of these tribes during a pivotal period in their history and provides a comprehensive reference for scholars and researchers studying this important topic.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143255252X
• ISBN13: 9781432552527
• Release Date: May 1996
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"