Alice marriott introduction (2 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition Thus. Western Frontier Library; 8vo; Contents clean and secure in original binding in very good dustjacket (clipped), some dj wear at bottom of spine. Former owner's bookplate on ffep, ownership stamp bottom of titlepage. An important 19th century narrative concerning Native American life. Quaker, explorer and educator Thomas C. Battey or 'Thomissy' as the locals called him records his time spent among various Native American tribes, including the Caddoes and the Kiowas, during his days running a school for indigenous children. His book is mostly written in the form of a diary and is full of fascinating observations about a vanished way of life. There are reported conversations Battey had with notable chiefs such as Stumbling Bear and Kicking Bird with whom he interacted over issues pertaining to the school, the law, the US government and the local Indian Agency. Battey juggled many responsibilities uncomplainingly and with an open heart. He tells his remarkable story in a lively and engaging manner. Both informative and entertaining.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Thus. (1968) 358 pp. Original red paper covered boards w/ gilt title on spine. Binding very bright and clean. Spine ends a bit bumped. Faint soiling to top and foredge of text block. DJ lightly soiled w/ light edge wear. Illust. w/ 8 b/w plates. Contents very nice. …