This listing is for one original, complete hardcover book. Free shipping to any of the 50 U.S. states.
The overall book is: NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM 60TH ANNUAL REPORT - 1906 - VOL. 3 - APPENDIX 6. Published by New York State Education Department Albany 1908.
There are 3 very significant articles in this volume:
1. ABORIGINAL PLACE NAMES OF NEW YORK.
by William M. Beauchamp. 333 pages of text in this article!
2. CIVIL, RELIGIOUS AND MOURNING COUNCILS AND CEREMONIES OF ADOPTION OF THE NEW YORK INDIANS.
by William M. Beauchamp. about 110 pages of text. Plus 3 plates of wampum and 4 fold-out plates of songs.
3. AN ERIE INDIAN VILLAGE AND BURIAL SITE AT RIPLEY, CHAUTAUGUA COUNTY, NEW YORK.
by Arthur C. Parker. about 87 pages of text plus 38 spectacular plates. These plates are photos, drawings and depictions of New York Indian burials, pottery, pipes and other artifacts.
William Martin Beauchamp (1830 - 1925) was an Episcopal clergyman and one of the foremost historians and researchers of New York Indian archaeology and ethnology. He wrote over a dozen articles on specific aspects of New York Indian history and the articles used by them. (I have other Beauchamp articles/books in my other ebay listings.) Arthur Parker was another noted American archaeologist, especially in the state of New York. Among other things, he founded the Society of American Indians, was director of the Rochester Museum of Arts and Sciences, and was the first president of the Society for American Archaeology. He was part Seneca.
Condition of the volume is excellent. No interior markings, stains, foxing. No torn pages. No library markings. All text and illustrations clean and clear. Binding sound. Covers and spine excellent also, with gilt lettering on spine sharp and clear. Only the smallest of wear to extremities - this is about as nice of condition one could ever hope for with this volume. See photos please.
Returns accepted with full refund if you are not satisfied. (You would need to pay return shipping.) Sorry, no sales to Canada or anywhere other than 50 U.S. states. Book will be well packaged and shipped at my cost.
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