Project Gutenberg 2017-11-12 Public domain in the USA. 204 Hart, John S. (John Seely) 1810 1877 Hart, John Seely Eastman, Mary H. (Mary Henderson) 1818 1887 The Iris: An Illuminated Souvenir for MDCCCLII The Iris: An Illuminated Souvenir for 1852 Produced by Larry B. Harrison and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "The Iris: An Illuminated Souvenir for MDCCCLII" by John S. Hart and Mary H. Eastman is a beautifully illustrated collection of literature and art reflecting themes related to Native American life and traditions, likely composed in the mid-19th century. This volume features stories, poems, and illustrations that aim to immerse the reader in the cultural richness of various Indigenous peoples, particularly focusing on the Sioux and their experiences. It is designed not only to serve as a visual feast with its chromolithographic illustrations but also as a literary experience enriched with original American works. The opening portion of this work sets the stage by detailing the contributions of Captain Eastman, who compiled a series of drawings and narratives after spending years on the frontier among Native tribes. The preface highlights the unique blend of art and storytelling that characterizes the collection, emphasizing its aim to showcase a vivid representation of Indian traditions. The initial pieces include a proem celebrating the role of the iris as a symbol of hope and beauty, followed by a historical account of William Penn's landing in America, while later segments shift focus to tales such as those about a Sioux warrior and the exploration of cultural experiences surrounding life and death within the Indigenous communities. Overall, the beginning reveals a rich tapestry of narratives steeped in a deep appreciation for Native American heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Gift books Indians of North America -- Literary collections PS Text Category: Short Stories Category: Poetry Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: American Literature Category: Art 504174 2025-06-22T10:16:51.966192 text/html 489730 2024-10-23T02:53:18 text/html 1350858 2025-06-22T10:17:03.040078 application/epub+zip 1350044 2025-06-22T10:16:53.870147 application/epub+zip 294824 2025-06-22T10:16:52.900134 application/epub+zip 1474872 2025-06-22T10:17:08.901060 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1450102 2025-06-22T10:17:02.014067 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 378318 2022-08-25T08:32:10.409565 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 416904 2025-06-22T10:16:50.573142 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 396916 2024-10-23T02:53:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17307 2025-06-22T10:17:09.076051 application/rdf+xml 17297 2025-06-22T10:16:53.043118 image/jpeg 3240 2025-06-22T10:16:52.975129 image/jpeg 1537452 2025-06-22T10:16:52.050151 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia