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Early October American Indian & Western Sale

Sat, Oct 3, 2020 11:00AM EDT
Lot 470

1899 Indian Horrors or Massacres by Henry Northrop

Estimate: $250 - $500

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$100,000 $5,000
For your consideration is this 1899 edition of Indian Horrors or Massacres by the Red Men by Henry David Northrop, D.D. published circa 1899. he book features a beautifully illustrated and gilt decorated cover and spine. The book provides riveting narratives of various conflicts up through the Indian wars of the 1880's. Includes a "A full account of the daring deeds and tragic death of the world-reknowned chief, Sitting Bull, with startling descriptions of fantastic ghost dances. mysterious medicine men; desparate Indian braves; scalping of helpless settlers; burning their homes, etc." There are numerous illustrations throughout as well as images of Native Americans such as Sitting Bull, Plenty Scalps, Standing Bear and many more. The condition of this book is good with some wear tot he spine and the cover of this book with some slight browning to the pages of the book. The measurements of this book is 7 3/4" x 5 1/2".