ISBN10: 0792273702, ISBN13: 9780792273707, [publisher: National Geographic Society May 1998] Hardcover In 1875 the U.S. Army imprisoned approximately 70 Southern Plains warriors at Fort Marion in Saint Augustine, Florida. The warriors were given art materials and encouraged to draw as part of an attempt to 'rehabilitate' them. This collection of never-before-published 19th-century ledger art by two of those imprisoned artists is a fresh, vibrant record of an important chapter in American history. Over 50 color illustrations. In 1875 the U.S. Army imprisoned approximately 70 Southern Plains warriors whom they considered threats. Held at Fort Marion in Saint Augustine, Florida for three years, the warriors were given ledger paper, pencils, and ink and were encouraged to draw as part of the attempt to 'rehabilitate' them. From this artist's colony hundreds of drawings were done, most of which are lost. Historians consider the ledger book by two young prisoners Making Medicine (1844-1931) and Zotum (1853-1913), to be the finest example of its kind. Warrior Artists is a beautiful, historical facsimile of their work and an account of the phenomenon of ledger art. Sixty vibrant color pencil-and-ink drawings depict the Fort Marion experience including the attempted suicide of Lean Bear during transport, and the attempted escape of Grey Beard who was shot after he escaped from the train. Very nice clean, tight copy free of any marks. Wrapped in ...

National Geographic Society, Date: 1998. Hardcover. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. 1998. National Geographic Society ISBN 0792273702 9780792273707 [US]

ISBN10: 0792273702, ISBN13: 9780792273707, [publisher: National Geographic Society] Hardcover May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.67
[Dallas, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1998]

ISBN10: 0792273702, ISBN13: 9780792273707, [publisher: National Geographic] Hardcover Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
[Frederick, MD, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1998]

National Geographic Society 1998 Annotated. Hard cover Good Hardcover This item shows wear from consistent use but remains in good readable condition. It may have marks on or in it, and may show other signs of previous use or shelf wear. May have minor creases or signs of wear on dust jacket. Packed with care, shipped promptly.

National Geographic. Used - Good. hardcover This item shows wear from consistent use but remains in good readable condition. It may have marks on or in it, and may show other signs of previous use or shelf wear. May have minor creases or signs of wear on dust jacket. Packed with care, shipped promptly. National Geographic ISBN 0792273702 9780792273707 [US]

National Geographic Society 1998 Annotated. Hard cover Good Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

ISBN10: 0792273702, ISBN13: 9780792273707, [publisher: National Geographic] Hardcover Signs of wear and consistent use.
[Hillsboro, OR, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1998]

National Geographic Society 1998 Annotated. Hardcover Very good May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.