Hymnal According to the Use of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Missions Among the Dakotas of the Missionary District of South Dakota

Joseph W. Cook, William H. Hare Translators

Published by Thomas Whittaker, New York, NY, 1889

About this Item

Thomas Whittaker, New York. 1889. Hardcover. Probably the 5th printing of the 1884 original. Book is tight, square, and unmarked but for name of former owner who received the book as gift on 12/25/1886-gift card is laid in. The book is written in the transliterated English letters of the Dakota language. Book Condition: VG+ maybe Near Fine; from what can be seen under the hand-made Indian book cover. No DJ. Black boards and spine with gilt lettering on spine and embossed cross on the front board. The book has a hand-made bead, dyed porcupine quill, and animal hide book cover that slips over the boards; has stitched leather closure on the front and Millie written on the spine. This is very likely turn of the century genuine Indian work. There is no foxing; the hinges are not split; the boards are not worn; there is no marking on the pages; there is no moisture damage. This book contains in the Dakota language the following subjects; The Christian Year; The Communion of Saints; the Church; The Sacraments; Offices of the Church; Missions and Charities; Special Seasons; Redemption; The Christian Life; The Judgment; Heaven, and Miscellaneous. A clean beautiful book in an original Indian hand-made religious cover for the book. Seller Inventory # 005046

Bibliographic Details

Title: Hymnal According to the Use of the ...

Publisher: Thomas Whittaker, New York, NY

Publication Date: 1889

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket