North American Indian Portfolio: Hunting Scenes and Amusements of the Rocky Mountains and Prairies of America 1844

By James Gilreath and James Ackerman

Book Overview

The North American Indian Portfolio: Hunting Scenes and Amusements of the Rocky Mountains and Prairies of America is a book written by George Catlin in 1844. It is a collection of illustrations and descriptions of the Native American tribes he encountered during his travels in the western United States. The book features detailed drawings of hunting scenes, dances, and other cultural practices of the Plains Indians, such as the Sioux, Cheyenne, and Comanche. Catlin's artwork captures the beauty and complexity of Native American life, while also providing insight into their customs and traditions. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American history and culture, and it remains an important contribution to the study of American Indian art.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: 1419177311
• ISBN13: 9781419177316
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"