Publisher's Synopsis
Wanderings Of An Artist Among The Indians Of North America: From Canada To Vancouver's Island And Oregon And Through The Hudson's Bay Company's Territory And Back Again is a travelogue written by Paul Kane, an Irish-born Canadian artist who traveled extensively across North America in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles Kane's journey as he explores the indigenous cultures of the Pacific Northwest, including the Haida, Tlingit, and Kwakiutl peoples, as well as the Plains Indians, such as the Blackfoot, Cree, and Sioux. Kane's vivid descriptions of his encounters with these diverse communities are complemented by his illustrations, which provide a unique insight into the customs, dress, and daily life of the people he encountered. The book also includes Kane's observations on the impact of European colonization on the indigenous peoples of North America, as well as his reflections on the natural beauty of the continent's landscapes. Wanderings Of An Artist Among The Indians Of North America is a fascinating account of a bygone era, offering readers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of North America's indigenous peoples and the impact of colonialism on their way of life.This is a new release of the original 1925 edition.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.
