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Indian Horrors, Book, First edition, c1891 [182528]

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Indian Horrors, Book, First edition, c1891 [182528]
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"Indian Horrors, or, Massacres by the Red Men. Being a Thrilling Narrative of Bloody Wars with Merciless and Revengeful Savages, Including a Full Account of the Daring Deeds and Tragic Death of the World-Renowned Chief, Sitting Bull, with Startling Descriptions of Fantastic Ghost Dances, Mysterious Medicine Men; Desperate Indian Braves; Scalping of Helpless Settlers; Burning Their Homes, Etc., Etc. The Whole Comprising a Fascinating History of the Indians from the Discovery of America to the Present Time; Their Manners, Customs, Modes of Warfare, Legends, Etc. Fully Illustrated with Thrilling Scenes Among the Indians." by Henry Davenport Northrop, missing publication details but found on internet: 1891. First Edition. Illustrated throughout. Offers a depiction of conflicts between Native American tribes and European settlers from the 17th to the 19th centuries. Published shortly after the Wounded Knee massacre, the book vividly details events like battles, tortures, and encounters with famed Native American figures, notably Chief Sitting Bull. The narrative emphasizes the idea of “civilizing” the Native American tribes. Heavily biased in favor of settlers. 600 pp. 5.5" x 7.5". Front and back hinges detaching, cover wear upper and lower spine and split along back of spine, some pages detached (front fly leaf, 31-32, illustration page, foxing. Bookplate from Vogel-Sturgeon Private Library, Sheridanville, Pa., signed by C.S. Vogel. [