The Boy's Catlin

The Boy's Catlin: My Life Among the Indians is a book written by George Catlin, an American artist and writer who lived among Native American tribes during the 19th century. In this book, Catlin recounts his experiences living among various tribes, including the Sioux, Mandan, and Crow, and provides a detailed account of their customs, traditions, and way of life. The book is written from the perspective of a young boy, making it accessible to children and young adults. It includes illustrations and sketches by Catlin himself, depicting scenes from his travels and interactions with the Native Americans. Throughout the book, Catlin emphasizes the importance of preserving Native American culture and history, and he advocates for greater understanding and appreciation of their way of life. The Boy's Catlin: My Life Among the Indians is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American history and culture, and it offers a unique glimpse into the life of an artist and writer who dedicated his life to documenting the traditions and customs of America's indigenous peoples.1909. With sixteen illustrations from the author's original drawings. During Catlin's eight-year odyssey among the Blackfoot, Poncas, Crow, and Mandans, he lived with them, acquired their languages, and studied very thoroughly their habits, customs and mode of life, making copious notes and many studies for paintings. Afterward he wrote books about them, building a unique record of the people America was destroying. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.