Wanderings of an Artist Among the Indians of North America

Invaluable firsthand account of two journeys (1845–48) by Canadian artist through Northwest Territories of Canada and the U.S. Wealth of information on Indian life and customs, myths, hunting rituals, etc., interwoven with gripping accounts of incredible hardships: hostile tribes, lack of food, ferocious animals, much more. Rare, important ethnological sourcebook that is also a riveting adventure story. Introduction. 23 illus.