In this extraordinary work, George Catlin offers readers a firsthand glimpse into the rich and diverse cultures of the North American Indian peoples. Drawing on his extensive travels and unprecedented access to tribal communities, Catlin provides detailed and vivid descriptions of everything from daily life and customs to religious practices and political structures. These illustrations are a valuable resource for anthropologists, historians, and anyone interested in the indigenous cultures of North America. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.