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Title
Edward S. Curtis Chronicles
Other Titles (e.g. Variant)
Native nations
Type
Text
Monograph
Subject
Curtis, Edward S., 1868-1952--Juvenile literature. (LCSH)
Indians of North America--Portraits--Juvenile literature (LCSH)
Photographers--United States--Juvenile literature (LCSH)
Photography in ethnology--Juvenile literature (LCSH)
Curtis, Edward S., 1868-1952
Indians of North America--Portraits (CHILDRENSSUBJECTS)
Photography in ethnology--United States--History (CHILDRENSSUBJECTS)
Photographers
Curtis, Edward S, 1868-1952
Indians of North America--Portraits (FAST)
Photographers (FAST)
Photography in ethnology (FAST)
United States (FAST)
Genre Form
Juvenile works (FAST)
Language
English
Illustrative Content
Illustrations
Geographic Coverage
United States
Classification
LCC: E89 .N35 2018
DDC: 973.04/97/00222 full
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Supplementary Content
bibliography
index
Content
text
Summary
Discusses Curtis's early life, how he first became interested in documenting Native American life, the pioneering photographs he took, and his legacy.
Table Of Contents
Witness to a Piegan ritual
Becoming a photographer
First major adventure
To benefit future generations
In the great Southwestern desert
In the land of the head hunters
Completing his vision
From last years to epic legacy
Photographing native nations.
Intended Audience
Juvenile
Authorized Access Point
Nardo, Don, 1947- Edward S. Curtis Chronicles