Publisher's Synopsis
""Notes On Hillers' Photographs Of The Paiute And Ute Indians Taken On The Powell Expedition Of 1873"" is a book written by Julian Haynes Steward. The book is a collection of notes and observations on the photographs taken by John K. Hillers during the Powell Expedition of 1873. The expedition was a government-funded exploration of the Colorado River and its surrounding areas. Hillers was the official photographer of the expedition, and his photographs of the Paiute and Ute Indians are considered some of the earliest and most important images of these tribes. Steward's notes provide a detailed analysis of the photographs, including information on the clothing, tools, and customs of the Paiute and Ute Indians. The book also includes a brief history of the Powell Expedition and an overview of the role of photography in documenting Native American culture during the 19th century. Overall, ""Notes On Hillers' Photographs Of The Paiute And Ute Indians Taken On The Powell Expedition Of 1873"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Native American tribes in the American Southwest.Smithsonian Miscellaneous Collections, V98, No. 18. With Thirty-One Plates.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
