On the Trail of the Arawaks by Olsen, Fred - 1974

Univ of Oklahoma Pr, 1975-02-01. Hardcover. Good. 1.3000 9.1000 6.2000.

University of Oklahoma Press. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Univ of Oklahoma Pr, 1975. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. Stated first edition. 8vo. - over 7¾' - 9¾'. xvii + 408pp., including index and bibliography, with b/w photos and illustrations throughout. Light shelfwear, with light rubbing to bottom edge of boards, else in Near Fine condition (binding is tight, text is clean) in a Very Good dust jacket with a touch of shelfwear (minor bumping to corners). // Civilization of the American Indian Series Volume 129. WHAR.99.

University of Oklahoma Press. Used - Good. Ships from the UK. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Very Good Plus to Near Fine book, endpapers faded at edges. Very Good dj, lightly rubbed.; Foreword by George Kubler, Introductory Essay by Irving Rouse. Index, biblio, notes, b/w maps and illustrations, some color photos. ; Civilization of the American Indian; Vol. 129.

xix+408 pages with illustrations, both black and white and color, 15 maps, bibliography and index. Royal octavo (9 1/4" x 6 1/2") issued in blue-green cloth with black lettering to spine. Foreword by George Kubler, introduction by Irving Rouse. Signed First edition. Amerindians of the "Saladoid" culture, originally came from the Venezuelan mainland. They were referred to as "Arawaks", because of the language they spoke. Using Trinidad as a stepping stone they spread up the Caribbean and beyond. Ethnologist have noted common characteristics with the cultures of south eastern USA. For many years this led some to believe that they originated there, archaeological finds have confirmed that their origin is most certainly Amazonic.Condition:Dust jacket corners and spine ends lightly chipped, rubbed, light edge wear, price clipped. A very good copy in a very good jacket.

Univ of Oklahoma Pr, 1975-02-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!