1849, 1st, DAHCOTAH: OR, LIFE AND LEGENDS OF THE SIOUX, EASTMAN, NATIVE AMERICAN

Description: Dahcotah: or, Life and Legends of the Sioux Around Fort Snelling by Mrs. Mary Eastman with Preface by Mrs. C. M. Kirkland Illustrated from Drawings by Captain Eastman New York: John Wiley 1849 First Edition Octavo, xi, [1], xxxi, 268 pages, publisher's original black cloth covered boards with gilt pictorial decoration to top board and gilt lettering to spine. Illustrated with all four hand colored plates. Some signs of rubbing and wear, scattered foxing and discoloration, else in very good condition. "Dahcotah: or, Life and Legends of the Sioux Around Fort Snelling" written by Mary Henderson Eastman and published in 1849, is a significant work that offers a window into the lives and traditions of the Sioux people during the mid-19th century. Drawing from her experiences while living at Fort Snelling with her husband, Seth Eastman, an officer and artist, Mary Eastman compiled a series of stories, legends, and detailed observations about Sioux culture. Her narrative intertwines folklore with personal anecdotes, providing readers with a unique perspective on the customs, social structures, and daily activities of the Sioux. While the book serves as an early attempt to document and preserve Native American traditions, it is important to approach it with an awareness of the period's inherent biases and the cultural lens through which Eastman viewed her subjects. Nonetheless, "Dahcotah" remains a valuable historical document, reflecting both the richness of Sioux culture and the complexities of 19th-century American views on indigenous peoples. If you have any questions, feel free to ask, and don't forget to check out my other listings.

Price: 577.5 USD

Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania

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