The North American Indian: The Complete Portfolios

The North American Indian: The Complete Portfolios
ISBN-10
382288183X
ISBN-13
9783822881835
Series
The North American Indian
Pages
768
Language
English
Published
1997
Publisher
Taschen
Author
Edward S. Curtis

Description

Provides a unique pictorial record of more than 80 American Indian tribes, their traditions and customs.

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