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100 1 _aHart, John S.
_q(John Seely),
_d1810-1877
245 1 4 _aThe Iris: An Illuminated Souvenir for MDCCCLII
246 1 _aThe Iris: An Illuminated Souvenir for 1852
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-11-12
508 _aProduced by Larry B. Harrison and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
520 _a"The Iris: An Illuminated Souvenir for MDCCCLII" by John S. Hart and Mary H. Eastman is a beautifully illustrated collection of literature and art reflecting themes related to Native American life and traditions, likely composed in the mid-19th century. This volume features stories, poems, and illustrations that aim to immerse the reader in the cultural richness of various Indigenous peoples, particularly focusing on the Sioux and their experiences. It is designed not only to serve as a visual feast with its chromolithographic illustrations but also as a literary experience enriched with original American works. The opening portion of this work sets the stage by detailing the contributions of Captain Eastman, who compiled a series of drawings and narratives after spending years on the frontier among Native tribes. The preface highlights the unique blend of art and storytelling that characterizes the collection, emphasizing its aim to showcase a vivid representation of Indian traditions. The initial pieces include a proem celebrating the role of the iris as a symbol of hope and beauty, followed by a historical account of William Penn's landing in America, while later segments shift focus to tales such as those about a Sioux warrior and the exploration of cultural experiences surrounding life and death within the Indigenous communities. Overall, the beginning reveals a rich tapestry of narratives steeped in a deep appreciation for Native American heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGift books
653 _aIndians of North America -- Literary collections
700 1 _aEastman, Mary H.
_q(Mary Henderson),
_d1818-1887
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55942
999 _c96773
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