The Crow Indians.

ROBERT H. LOWIE

Publication: Farrar & Rinehart, Inc, 1935, New York

First edition. Cloth, 350pp., illustrated, appendices, glossary, index. The classic study of this important tribe. Thoroughly researched, Lowie is the recognized expert and presents a careful study and full history of their life and customs. Drawing on interviews with Crow elders Lowie showcases many facets of Crow life, including ceremonies, religious beliefs, a rich storytelling tradition, everyday life, the ties of kinship and the practice of war, and the relations between men and women. The result of 25 years of observations of and life among the Crow Indians. Light bump to three corners, else a bright, clean, near fine copy. The rare dust jacket shows considerable edgewear with some occasional chipping, especially along top edge, with 1" piece missing at top of spine (not affecting title). Only the 3rd copy we've offered in a dust jacket in 40 years, and this copy is the nicest of the three.

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