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Unless otherwise indicated, all books in this list are in sound, usable condition ("very good"), in the original cloth binding and are 8vo. (approximately 6" X 9" in size.) Most are not new; however, previous owners' names, bookplates, stamps and other marks of ownership are not noted unless such markings are disfiguring. Bindings on older books will usually show normal signs of wear and use relative to the age of the book. Excessive wear or damage is noted in the description. Books whose condition is above average are also noted.
603031M The Confederate Cherokees: John Drew’s Regiment of Mounted Rifles, by W. Craig Gaines. Published by the Louisiana University Press, Baton Rouge, 1989. Index, biblio., photos, maps, tan cloth, dj. (2 small tears on rear), 8vo., 178 pp. Near-fine condition. Although fighting for the Confederacy, virtually all the regiment deserted for the Union ranks before their one-year enlistment was up. Includes the muster roll of officers and the muster roll of the regiment (giving rank, name, age and company) for November 5, 1861. $27.50
512088M The Six Nations of New York [Cayugas, Mohawks (Saint Regis), Oneidas, Onondagas, Senecas, Tuscaroras]: The 1892 United States Extra Census Bulletin, introduction by Robert W. Venables. Published by Cornell University Press, Ithaca, NY, 1995. Reprint of 1892 edition. Index, notes, photos, 9 folding maps, grey cloth, dj., 4to., xxvii+vii+89 pp. VG condition. Sections on 11th Census Statistics relating to the Six Nations Indians, and Conditions of the Six Nations of New York (reservations, government, religion, industries, social life, marriage, temperance and morals, health and vital statistics, names, traditions, annuities, and problems). Material from this census is still used today to defend the legal rights of Six Nations Indians. $35.00
003009M Contributions from the Museum of the American Indian Heye Foundation, Volume XVIII. Indian Place Names of New England, by John C. Hudden. Published by the Museum of the American Indian Heye Foundation, New York, 1962. Index. biblio., list of reference maps, softcover (corners bumped, 1 corner repaired with tape, light soil), 8vo., 408 pp. Interior in VG condition. Arranged alphabetically, gives place and county, meaning, and origin of name. The Appendices provide an extensive glossary of the most common root words found incorporated into various Algonquin place names, a place name glossary, and a list of camp names. $125.00
108266 Indians in Seventeenth-Century Virginia, by Ben C. McCary. Published by the University Press of Virginia, Charlottsville, 11th printing, 1992. Biblio., illus., map, softcovers, 8vo., 93 pp. Previous owner’s name inked out on title page. First published on the 350th Anniversary of Virginia. Includes information on religious beliefs, social organization, household artifacts, and customs. $12.50
108198 Iroquois Crafts by Carrie A. Lyford. Published by the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1945. Illus., biblio., photos., map, softcovers (spot on cover from old price sticker), large 8vo., 97 pp. Includes 15 pages of designs, plus information on habitat, foods, clothing, secret societies, decorative arts, games, sports, etc.. $20.00
108237 The Delaware Indians in Kansas 1829 - 1867, by Alan W. Farley. Published by the author, Kansas City, Mo. ,1955. Wraps, 8vo., 16 pp. Publisher’s price neatly inked out on front cover. Author's presentation copy. Paper read before the Kansas City Posse of the Westerners. $30.00