Ogden Peter Skeene (18 results)

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Among the first individuals to penetrate the vast wilderness of the American Far West were rugged trappers and traders. Many, in their dealings with Native Americans, witnessed a broad spectrum of tribal life. Peter Skeene Ogden (1794-1854), explorer, author, and Hudson s Bay Company employee, was one such observer astute, immensely literate for his time, and knowledgeable in a number of regional Indian languages. This fascinating volume, attributed to Ogden, provides an illuminating and sometimes startling account of day-to-day life among the original inhabitants of the Oregon Territory.Identifying himself only as A Fur Trader, Ogden presents intimate sketches of tribal life collected over two decades of encounters with Indians of the Northwest. More than just brief glimpses into warlike habits, this book describes in graphic and often touching prose a wealth of customs, traditions, beliefs, rituals, and daily activities of Indian life even including scenes of domestic tragedy.Originally published in 1853, this rare document offers authentic insight into the Indian character and intratribal life during a period in which only few hardened adventurers had gained access to the isolated areas of the Far West. A splendid tribute to those who did, Ogden s painstakingly detailed yet immensely readable firsthand account will be welcomed by anthropologists, students of Native American society and life, and general readers alike.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Among the first individuals to penetrate the vast wilderness of the American Far West were rugged trappers and traders. Many, in their dealings with Native Americans, witnessed a broad spectrum of tribal life. Peter Skeene Ogden (1794-1854), explorer, author, and Hudson s Bay Company employee, was one such observer astute, immensely literate for his time, and knowledgeable in a number of regional Indian languages. This fascinating volume, attributed to Ogden, provides an illuminating and sometimes startling account of day-to-day life among the original inhabitants of the Oregon Territory.Identifying himself only as A Fur Trader, Ogden presents intimate sketches of tribal life collected over two decades of encounters with Indians of the Northwest. More than just brief glimpses into warlike habits, this book describes in graphic and often touching prose a wealth of customs, traditions, beliefs, rituals, and daily activities of Indian life even including scenes of domestic tragedy.Originally published in 1853, this rare document offers authentic insight into the Indian character and intratribal life during a period in which only few hardened adventurers had gained access to the isolated areas of the Far West. A splendid tribute to those who did, Ogden s painstakingly detailed yet immensely readable firsthand account will be welcomed by anthropologists, students of Native American society and life, and general readers alike.…

Condition: good. Signs of wear and consistent use.

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1995 Ed.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 114 pages. 9.21x6.14x0.24 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Thus. Brown boards with cloth spine and paper label on spine. Six black and orange plate. Promotional page laid in announcing 10th and last volume of the First Series of Rare Americana and the start of the Second Series. Both lower corners very worn. Offsetting from the page laid in. 107 pp. VERY GOOD.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Original cloth-backed boards, labels to front and spine. Spine lightly insected, spine label chipped/toned. Upper points slightly bumped. Endpages toned. Tight and square. ; quarto; 107 pages.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 4to. Frontispiece and 5 full page illustrations. Preface by Douglas S. Watson. 107 pages. Original 1/2 dark blue cloth over tan boards with printed label on spine and upper front cover. Very good-fine. Howes F 139. GB 189. Prospectuses laid in loose.