WAH'KON-TAH. THE OSAGE AND THE WHITE MAN'S ROAD.
by Mathews, John Joseph
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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Louisville, Kentucky, United States
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About This Item
Norman: University of Oklahoma Press Book. Illus. by May Todd Aaron. Good. Hardcover. 1932, 259pp, map endpapers of Osage Agency, illustrated by May Todd Aaron, folding map. Light wear, else G+. The author, born in Osage territory, was a rancher and author.The following quote from him sums up his philosophy: "If writing is my vocation, my chief interest in man and in life in general is the effect of the 'third force' on man. Force No. 1: Self-preservation; Force No. 2: Reproduction; Force No. 3: Man's profound urge to understand and come to terms with a super-being." He also enjoyed wildlife photography and ornithology. This book won the book of the month club award in 1932..
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- Seller
- Legacy Books (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 00586
- Title
- WAH'KON-TAH. THE OSAGE AND THE WHITE MAN'S ROAD.
- Author
- Mathews, John Joseph
- Illustrator
- May Todd Aaron
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Publisher
- University of Oklahoma Press
- Place of Publication
- Norman
- Keywords
- AMERICAN INDIANS NATIVE AMERICANS OSAGE INDIANS
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Louisville, Kentucky
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- G+
- A term used to denote a condition a slight grade better than Good. Good is defined as "describes the average used and worn book...