This is a scarce early edition of "Indian Why Stories: Sparks from War Eagle's Lodge-Fire" written by Frank Linderman and illustrated by Charles Russell with a copyright date of 1915, Charles Scribner's Sons. This unusual edition bears a different cover from others seen here in the past. The cover is blue cloth with yellow lettering and design. The title page ascribes Blue Ribbon Books, Inc., New York as the publisher; "A Burt Book" The book is comprised of numerous Native American Indian folklore stories including "Why the Chipmunk's Back is Striped", "Why Blackfeet Never Kill Mice", "Why the Indians whip the Buffalo-Berries from the Bushes" and many more. The book is a renowned collaboration between Linderman and Russell who were good friends. The book is in good to very good condition. It measures 6.25" x 8.25".
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