Description: Rambles Among the Indians of the Rocky Mountains and Andes By George Catlin. Published by Gall & Inglis, London, undated but circa 1880. See photos for condition. In good condition for the age of the book. Some marks which would be expected. Spine and front cover intact. Discolouring to the page edges. Pages are all present. The American artist George Catlin (17961872) travelled extensively and wrote about his experiences. After abandoning the legal profession, Catlin moved to Missouri in 1830 to launch his career as a painter of Native Americans with the express purpose of creating a gallery dedicated to America's indigenous population. He was greatly influenced by the Romantic ideal of the 'noble savage' and spent time living with various tribes, recording their everyday life and habits. In the 1850s, he also made three trips to South America and began to draw comparisons between the populations. He shares his thoughts in this work, published in 1868. Written for children and intended as a follow-up to his Life amongst the Indians (1861), the book is a mixture of legend, history, folklore and anecdotes of personal experience. Sometimes regarded as a pioneer of American anthropology, Catlin also outlines his ethnographical theories in the last few chapters.
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Binding: Hardback
Place of Publication: London
Language: English
Illustrator: George Catlin
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Author: George Catlin
Publisher: Gall & Inglis
Year Printed: 1880
