OUR WILD INDIANS: THIRTY-THREE YEARS' PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AMONG THE RED MEN OF THE GREAT WEST. 1883 (Reprint, Limited Edition) by Colonel Richard Irving Dodge. This is a fascinating and factual account of the North American Natives' "social life, religion, habits, traits, customs, exploits, etc." The author who was, at the time of writing, an aid-de-camp to General William T. Sherman, bases his facts on direct contact and friendship with Native Americans. He tells of his experiences and adventures among the Indians, the tribal governments, tribal differences, the Medicine Chief's power and influence, the Native American's faith and secret rites, burial of and mourning for the dead, life and training of children, courtship and marriage, the meaning and significance of Indian names and titles, everyday Indian life, their skills, handiwork, food and finery. The chapters in this book also explain the Native Americans' struggle for existence in the late 19th century, their amusements and sports, music and musical instruments, dances and sign language, signal fires and art, weapons and warfare tactics, travels and hunts, devices for keeping track of time, their relationship with the white man, as well as many other subjects. This publication is further enhanced with an introduction by General Sherman and illustrations. This handsome reprint is a special limited edition, hand-crafted in quarter-bound goatskin leather, with complimentary marbled front and back covers. Limited quantity. 653 pages, 5 1/2 x 9 Hardbound

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