For your consideration is this 1910, Fourth Impression edition of, "My Friend The Indian" by James McLaughlin, copy-righted by James McLaughlin and printed by Houghton Mifflin Company in Boston and New York. The book offers an insider's perspective on the lives and experiences of Native American tribes, particularly the Sioux, in the late nineteenth century. McLaughlin was a US Indian agent best recognized for his work on the Standing Rock Reservation and meetings with major Native American leaders, notably the legendary Sioux leader Sitting Bull. In this memoir, McLaughlin reflects on his years of service and interactions with the Native communities he regulated, frequently depicting himself as a paternalistic figure attempting to guide and protect them among the quickly shifting dynamics between Indigenous populations and the United States government. He provides a detailed overview of significant events, such as Sitting Bull's death in 1890 and the circumstances leading up to the disastrous Wounded Knee Massacre. While McLaughlin expresses genuine respect for certain Native leaders and advocates for fairer treatment, he also frequently adopts the prevailing attitudes of the time, promoting assimilation policies that aimed to eradicate traditional Native lifestyles in favor of Western values. The book shows a hard cover with an image of a Native American man on the front cover reading, "My Friend The Indian / By James McLaughlin" in white lettering. The book shows good condition overall with wear present from its age and use over the years. No major signs of damage are noted. The book features the original C.M. Russell Museum tag. Provenance: From the John Kleinschmidt collection which was on loan to the C.M. Russell Museum from 1987 to 1993 and included in the "The Cowboy West: 100 Years of Photography 1992-1993 exhibit. The book measures 8 7/8" L x 6" W x 1 3/8" D and weighs 1 pound and 10 ounces.