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Indian Horrors or Massacres by the Red Men c.1890

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Indian Horrors or Massacres by the Red Men c.1890
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This is "Indian Horrors or Massacres by the Red Men" by Henry David Northrop published circa 1890. The book features a beautifully illustrated and gilt decorated cover and spine. The book provides riveting narratives of various conflicts up through the Indian wars of the 1880's. There are numerous illustrations throughout as well as images of Native Americans such as Sitting Bull, Plenty Scalps, Standing Bear and many more. The book shows good overall condition. Full title, "Indian Horrors or Massacres by the Red Men. Being a Thrilling Narrative of Bloody Wars with Merciless and Revengeful Savages, including a full account of the daring deeds and tragic death of the world-renowned chief, Sitting Bull with startling descriptions of fantastic ghost dances, mysterious medicine men; desperate Indian braves; scalping of helpless settlers; burning their homes, etc. etc. The whole comprising a fascinating history of the Indians from the Discovery of America to the present time; their manners, customs, modes of warfare, legends, etc." It measures 5.25" x 7.75