Included in this lot is a First Edition of "Outdoor Life and Indian Stories" by, Edward S. Ellis, 1912, Wilmore Book & Bible Co., Chicago, Ill. publisher. A collection of essays and anecdotes, offering basic instructions to making a camp, get pure water, making a bow and arrow, how to read signs and signals, what to do in case of an accident, all drawing on the practices of Native Americans. These chapters are followed by chapters giving the history of Native Americans, including Powhatan, Pontiac, Red Jacket, Little Turtle, Sitting Bull and others. Edward S. Ellis (1840-1916), was a prolific American author of hundreds of books and magazine articles perhaps best known internationally for his "Deerfoot" novels read widely by young boys until the 1950s. The red cloth bound stamped illustration hardcover is in fair condition, spine loose at board seams, scuffing and fading observed on covers and spine. Intact pages exhibit age tanning and slight foxing, fore edge staining noted on rear pages, page 129 torn. Measures 6.75"W x 9.5"L x .75"D, weight is 1lb, 2oz.