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Catlin, George
1796
1872
Catlin, G. (George)
Catlin, Geo. (George)
Illustrations of the manners, customs, & condition of the North American Indians, Vol. 1 (of 2)
With letters and notes, written during eight years of travel and adventure among the wildest and most remarkable tribes now existing
$aUnited Kingdom :$bChatto & Windus, Picadilly,$c1876.
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"Illustrations of the Manners, Customs, & Condition of the North American Indians" by George Catlin is an exploration of Indigenous cultures written in the late 19th century. This work documents Catlin's experiences and observations from eight years of travel among various North American tribes, illustrating their customs, traditions, and way of life. The narrative conveys a keen interest in the rapidly disappearing Indian cultures, aiming to preserve their stories through visual and written means. The opening of the work reveals Catlin's passionate commitment to telling the story of the North American Indians. He reflects on his early life, law career, and inspiration drawn from witnessing a delegation of Native Americans in Philadelphia, which spurred his desire to travel west. Catlin recounts his preparations for an adventurous journey into the wild, expressing a dual purpose: to capture the beauty and customs of these indigenous peoples through painting and to document their histories and practices for posterity. His initial letters detail the challenges and wonders of his travels, setting the stage for an intimate glimpse into the lives of the tribes he encounters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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