The Cheyenne Indians: History and Society, -and- War, Ceremonies and Religion (2-volume reprint set) by GRINNELL, George Bird - 1972

Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press. Very Good+ with no dust jacket. 1972. Softcover. A two-volume softcover set presenting George Bird Grinnell's detailed study of the Cheyenne Indians. First published in 1923 by the Yale University Press, this study is the product of years of close contact between the author and the Cheyenne people: Grinnell lived among the Indians he wrote about, and was ". . .welcome in every tipi." Volume I is concerned with the tribe's early history, migrations and social life. Vol. II with their warmaking, responses to European diseases and religious beliefs & rituals. Both volumes illustrated with black & white photos, drawings and a few maps (including a fold-out map at rear of vol. I). ISBNs: Vol. I: 0803257716; Vol. II: 0803257724. --- Each volume in stiff wraps with Howard Terpning color paintings to front panels. --- A clean, tightly-bound, bright set, though with retailer's stickers to back covers. (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested for shipments beyond the U.S.); Octavo - 8 to 9 in. tall; ix, 358, vii, 430 pages .