1860 "ABORIGINAL RACES of NORTH AMERICA" DRAKE COLORED STEEL-PLATE ENGRAVINGS For Sale

The product is a hardcover book titled "The ABORIGINAL RACES of NORTH AMERICA" by Samuel G. Drake, published in 1860 by Charles Desilver of Philadelphia. It is illustrated with colored steel-plate engravings. The book delves into North American Indian history: "This original publication offers a unique glimpse into the history of the indigenous tribes of North America. The Aboriginal Races Of North America Comprising Biographical Sketches Of Eminent Individuals and an Historical Account Of The Different Tribes From The First Discovery Of The Continent To The Present Period With A Dissertation Of Their Origin, Antiquities, Manners And Customs, Illustrative Narratives And Anecdotes, And A Copious Analytical Index." There are 8 colored engravings. I went through the book page by page and found 8 colored steel-plate-engravings. The color of the engravings is incredible! The engraving of Pocahontas has been removed but the tissue remains.