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Saunders, Charles Francis : The Indians of the Terraced Houses

G.P. Putnam's Sons/The Knickerbocker Press, New York and London, 1973

1973, first published in 1912. This edition reproduced from first edition]. Hardcover, Indian designs on top cover. Numerous illustrations from photographs mainly by C.F. and E.H. Saunders, including frontispiece of a Snake Priest of Walpi in dance attire, 293 pages. Condition: Light wear to binding, faint darkening to spine (from sun, etc.), edges lightly age toned, else overall Very Good Plus. Free of cracks and tears to binding. Free of stickers, bookplates, writing or underlines, and page tears. Also free of old damp stains and the smell of a former smoker. Text is clear and very readable; photographs and illustrations are clean and vivid. Not a former library book or a more recent facsimile or reprint that has been rebound. The author presents vivid and excellent descriptions of the Pueblo people, their ceremonies, and their way of life as an "outsider." The author made visits while New Mexico and Arizona were still Territories, and the author's account is a splendid word picture of the state of Indian affairs in the waning days of Territorial status. Here is a library of rare and interesting photographs contemporary to the time the author made his visits. Historical, educational - fascinating. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Book Condition: Very Good Plus. Binding: Hard Cover

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