Featured in this lot is a Rare 1871 edition of "Belden, the White Chief", edited by Gen. James S. Brisbin, U.S.A., C.F. Vent publisher, Cincinnati and New York. "Belden, The White Chief; Or Twelve Years Among The Wild Indians of the Plains" is a 19th-century collection of George Belden's journals. Belden spent more than a decade living among the Native Americans on the Dakota plains of North America including the Sioux, Crow, Cheyenne, and Arapahoe. Belden describes how he learned of their culture, tribes, lifestyles, and customs. This work offers a view into the lives of the various Native American peoples living in Nebraska, Missouri, and among the Rocky Mountains with stories describing human scalping, hunting practices, pipe and smoking rituals, burial, medicine men, religious practices, and much more! Over fifty illustrations, many are from original designs made in outline by Belden himself. The brown cloth bound gold gilt stamped illustrated hardcover is in fair condition, scuffing and fading exhibited. Intact pages exhibit age tanning, foxing and staining. Measures 5.25"W x 8"l x 1.5"D, weight 1lb, 1oz.