The Indian How Book
New York: George H. Doran Company, 1927. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good / No Jacket. Item #2333193
First edition. Binding a bit shaken, boards a bit rubbed and soiled with minor loss from titles, front and end matter faintly foxed.
335 pp. Authentic information on Native American crafts, customs, food, and clothing, religion and recreations. Illustrations throughout. Parker was a noted authority on Native Americans, the first president of the Society for American Archaeology, and director of the Rochester Museum of Arts and Sciences from 1924 to 1945. His work contributed significantly to the availability of research materials related to the Genesee region. Chapters include: The How of Indian Things; The Indian Himself; Dress and Ornament; The Food Quest; Ceremonies and Mysteries; Strange Dances; War and Strategy; Facts About Indians.
Price: $250.00