The Mystic Warriors of the Plains: The culture, arts, crafts and religion of the Plains Indians.
Thomas E. Mails
📚 Genre
Non-Fiction - Native American History and Culture
🏢 Publisher
Doubleday & Company, Inc.
📅 Publication Year
1972
🔢 ISBN
0385089309
About This Book
A comprehensive, heavily illustrated study of the culture, arts, crafts, and religion of the Plains Indians. The cover features an artistic illustration in profile of a Plains Native American wearing feathers in their hair, set against a muted yellowish-brown watercolor background.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
618
Edition
First Edition, Hardcover
Series
Standalone work
Target Audience
General Audience and Academic
Collector Information
Condition
Good. The visible dust jacket and cover show minor edge wear and slight toning appropriate for its age, but remain clean and intact.
Estimated Value
$20-$50
Rarity
Common. Widely printed and frequently available in the secondary market.
Historical Significance
Widely regarded as a comprehensive and empathetic visual and textual documentation of Plains Indian culture, serving as an important resource for ethnography and history.
Collector Notes
Check for the presence and condition of the original dust jacket, as copies without it command lower prices. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the illustrated cover and pages.
Similar Books
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee by Dee Brown, Fools Crow by Thomas E. Mails, Hanta Yo by Ruth Beebe Hill, Black Elk Speaks by John G. Neihardt
Notable Features
Profusely illustrated with hundreds of drawings and paintings by the author, including color plates.