George Catlin eBooks
/George Catlin is well-known for his portrayals of Native American customs and individuals in the mid-1800s – at a time they were already being impacted by European cultures but were still living in much the same way as they had in the past. I have featuring 4 Catlin books available on Internet Archive; there are more than these four…all worth browsing. The books blend history and art!
O-Kee-pa : a religious ceremony; and other customs of the Mandans (1867)
Illustrations of the manners, customs, & condition of the North American Indians V1 (1876)
Last rambles amongst the Indians of the Rocky mountains and the Andes (1868)
Adventures of the Ojibbeway and Ioway Indians in England, France, and Belgium (1852)
George Catlin also published Shut your Mouth (also available from Internet Achive) based on his observations of Native American practice of encouraging nose breathing over mouth breathing…and that their teeth were always straight. He is quoted: “there is no person in society but who will find... improvement in health and enjoyment..." from keeping his or her mouth shut.
