Made famous through the paintings of Swiss artist Karl Bodmer, the North American expedition of German naturalist Prince Maximilian of Wied in 1832-34 was the first scientific exploration of the Missouri River's upper reaches since the epic journey of Lewis and Clark almost thirty years earlier. Maximilian's journal has never been presented fully in English--until now. This collector's-quality, oversized volume, the first of a three-volume set, draws on the Maximilian-Bodmer Collection at Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha, ...
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Made famous through the paintings of Swiss artist Karl Bodmer, the North American expedition of German naturalist Prince Maximilian of Wied in 1832-34 was the first scientific exploration of the Missouri River's upper reaches since the epic journey of Lewis and Clark almost thirty years earlier. Maximilian's journal has never been presented fully in English--until now. This collector's-quality, oversized volume, the first of a three-volume set, draws on the Maximilian-Bodmer Collection at Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha, Nebraska. The North American Journals offer an incomparable view of the upper Missouri and its Native peoples at a pivotal moment in the history of the American West. This meticulous account, newly translated with extensive modern annotation, faithfully reproduces Maximilian's 110 drawings and watercolors as well as his own notes, asides, and appendices. Volume I, which covers May 1832 to April 1833, documents Maximilian's voyage to North America and his first encounters with Indians upon reaching the West. This is an essential resource for nineteenth-century western American history and a work of lasting value. This book is published with the assistance of the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
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New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 544 p. Contains: Illustrations. North American Journal of Prince Maximilian of Wied. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Fine. No Jacket as Issued. First Edition. Volumes One and Two of the three volume set of The North American Journals of Prince Maximilian. Volume one (467 pp. ) covers the time period of May 1832 to April 1833. Volume two (571 pp. ) covers the time period of April 1833 to September 1833. Both volumes are bound in burgundy cloth, titled and decorated in silver. Different illustration on each. Burgundy end papers. All illustrations throughout the text are from the Maximilian-Bodmer Collection in the Durham Center for Western Studies at Joslyn Art Museum. All are by Maximilian and taken from Volume 1 of his manuscript journals unless otherwise noted. Both volumes are in fine condition. Nice set. Due to this book's size and/or weight, additional shipping may be needed. Full refund if not satisfied.
