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_aHart, John S. _q(John Seely), _d1810-1877 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Iris: An Illuminated Souvenir for MDCCCLII |
| 246 | 1 | _aThe Iris: An Illuminated Souvenir for 1852 | |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2017 |
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| 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 | ||
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_aEastman, Mary H. _q(Mary Henderson), _d1818-1887 |
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