The Mystic Warriors of the Plains. (The culture, arts, crafts & religion of the Plains Indians). [hardcover].
by Mails, Thomas E
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fine/VG+ dj. Estate acquisition. Book near mint: appears unread, no names or writings, no cover wear. Jacket complete/clean/cris
- ISBN 10
- 0792456637
- ISBN 13
- 9780792456636
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Beverly Hills, Florida, United States
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About This Item
New York. Mallard Press. (1991). HARDCOVER.. Fine/VG+ dj. Estate acquisition. Book near mint: appears unread, no names or writings, no cover wear. Jacket complete/clean/crisp. Scuffed/scratched, meager edge creases, NO tears. Large Quarto. Profusely illustrated by the author: numerous drawings in black & white + 32 full page color paintings. xx. + 618pp. Bibliography, Index. Printed on glossy, coated paper. Jacket blurb by Dee Brown. REPRINT of the 1972 edition. Sewn signature binding. Red-violet cloth covers, gilt lettered spine. NOT a remainder. A HEAVY, 7.5 pound book. SHIPS USPS MEDIA MAIL ONLY IN A BOX. Used as resource for the Kevin Costner film: Dances With Wolves.
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- Booktopia
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- 3122619
- Title
- The Mystic Warriors of the Plains. (The culture, arts, crafts & religion of the Plains Indians). [hardcover].
- Author
- Mails, Thomas E
- Format/Binding
- HARDCOVER.
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine/VG+ dj. Estate acquisition. Book near mint: appears unread, no names or writings, no cover wear. Jacket complete/clean/cris
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0792456637
- ISBN 13
- 9780792456636
- Publisher
- Mallard Press.
- Place of Publication
- New York.
- Date Published
- (1991).
- Pages
- xx. + 618pp.
- Keywords
- Native American Indian History North American Plains Indian Culture Heritage Religion Thomas Mails Art Painting
- Size
- Large Quarto.
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