The Fighting Cheyennes (The Civilization of the American Indian series) by GRINNELL, George Bird - 1956

Norman: University of Oklahoma Press. Very Good- with no dust jacket. 1956. Hardcover. George Bird Grinnell's examination of the Cheyenne, plains Indian tribesmen known for their ferocity and fighting ability, equalled only by the Sioux. The author lived among the Indians he wrote about, and was ". . .welcome in every tipi." With an introduction by Stanley Vestal and a preface by the author. One in the publisher's "The Civilization of the American Indian" series. Includes numerous maps and b&w photos. Indexed. --- In full orange cloth-covered boards w/illustration and titling in blue on yellow block. Volume lacks the dust jacket. --- With inked & penciled underlinings, especially within chapter 14, prior owner's signature & bookplate to front free endpaper. A partial front hinge split has been repaired on this item, else a sound, fully readable copy.; Tall Octavo - 9 to 10 in. tall; xvii, 453 pages .