Project Gutenberg 2021-05-23 Public domain in the USA. 211 Sanborn, Kate 1839 1917 Sanborn, Katherine Abbott 11031990 Hunting Indians in a Taxi-Cab E-text prepared by MFR, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "Hunting Indians in a Taxi-Cab" by Kate Sanborn is a whimsical narrative focusing on the author's adventures in collecting wooden Indian figures that were once popular tobacco store signage. Written in the early 20th century, this book captures the nostalgic charm of a time when such figures adorned the storefronts of cigar shops and are indicative of broader cultural themes regarding the representation of Native Americans. The book explores the journey of hunting these relics, reflecting on the disappearance of both the figures and the cultural symbols they represent. In this collection of essays, Sanborn recounts her personal quest to acquire and appreciate the artistry of these wooden Indians, which serve as a testament to the once-vibrant presence of Native American culture in American society. The narrative weaves together delightful anecdotes about the various figures she encounters, such as the impressive Tacomus and the footless squaw, while also delving into the historical context of these symbols. Through her humorous observations and heartfelt musings, Sanborn emphasizes the importance of preserving not only the physical figures but also the stories and memories associated with them, ultimately critiquing the cultural amnesia that has led to their decline. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Indians of North America -- Statues Cigar-store Indians -- Pictorial works E011 NK Text Category: Humour Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: American Literature Category: Art 86029 2025-09-26T05:11:02.938702 text/html 61988 2024-10-18T13:55:01 text/html 4011720 2025-09-26T05:11:06.890695 application/epub+zip 4010388 2025-09-26T05:11:04.068746 application/epub+zip 108908 2025-09-26T05:11:03.476702 application/epub+zip 4045785 2025-09-26T05:11:08.984689 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4021425 2025-09-26T05:11:06.321703 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 122331 2022-09-29T12:48:01.235179 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 64647 2025-09-26T05:11:02.506699 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 44712 2024-10-18T13:55:01 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17416 2025-09-26T05:11:09.115676 application/rdf+xml 12646 2025-09-26T05:11:03.570707 image/jpeg 1947 2025-09-26T05:11:03.522686 image/jpeg 4031973 2025-09-26T05:11:03.006736 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