Included in this lot is "Famous Indian Chiefs I Have Known" by O.O. Howard, 1908, The Century Co., New York, publisher, with illustrations by George Varian and by photographs. A collection of short biographies of famous Native Americans. In 1872, President Ulysses S. Grant sent O.O. Howard (1830-1909), widely known as the "Christian general", as an ambassador of peace to the western Indian tribes. This is Howard's account of his journey. He tells of his peace agreement with the great Apache chief Cochise; describes his pursuit and surrender of the Nez Perce chief Joseph, who became his friend; and provides a poignant glimpse of the defeated Apache war leader Geronimo selling canes and autographs. Equally impressive are his portraits of Winnemucca of the Paiutes, the Sioux chiefs Red Cloud and Sitting Bull, and his descriptions of meetings with Washakie of the Shoshones, Pasqual of the Yumas, Antonio of the Pimas, Santos and Pedros of the Apaches, Manuelito of the Navajos, three Indian women, Sarah Winnemucca, granddaughter of the Paiute chief, and Mattie, her sister-in-law, both of them powerful peacemakers in their own right. Included are chapters on the Seminole chief Osceola and the Modoc chief Captain Jack, famed for their resistance to white domination. Howard was the founder of Howard University in Washington D.C., and served as its president 1867-73. This reddish brown stamped illustrated hardcover is in very nice condition, scuffing noted on edges. Intact pages exhibit age tanning. Measures 5.25"W x 7.75" x 1.25"D.

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