Amerikanische Jagd- und Reiseabenteuer: aus meinem Leben in den westlichen Indianergebieten.

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This German text recounts the author's adventures traveling the western United States over a sixteen-year period. The author describes his encounters with Native Americans and the natural environment, especially the animals he hunted. The book also includes illustrations made by the author during his travels.

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vi, 460 p., [24] leaves of plates : ill. ; 22 cm.

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Armand, 1806-1889 1858.

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  • J.G. Cotta'sche Buchhandlung
    Publisher Info: Stuttgart und Augsburg. J. G. Cotta'scher Verlag. 1858.
    Place of Publication: Stuttgart, Germany

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  • Main Title: Amerikanische Jagd- und Reiseabenteuer: aus meinem Leben in den westlichen Indianergebieten.
  • Parallel Title: American hunting and travel adventure: from my life in the western Indian territories.

Description

This German text recounts the author's adventures traveling the western United States over a sixteen-year period. The author describes his encounters with Native Americans and the natural environment, especially the animals he hunted. The book also includes illustrations made by the author during his travels.

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vi, 460 p., [24] leaves of plates : ill. ; 22 cm.

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"Mit 24 vom Verfaßer nach der Natur entworfenen Skizzen." trans. "With 24 nature sketches drawn by the author."

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Texas Cultures Online

Texas Cultures Online features local history materials from eighteen institutions depicting the diverse cultures of Texas during the 19th and 20th centuries. Funding provided by the Amon Carter Foundation.

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  • 1858

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Armand, 1806-1889. Amerikanische Jagd- und Reiseabenteuer: aus meinem Leben in den westlichen Indianergebieten., book, 1858; Stuttgart, Germany. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth202837/: accessed April 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections.

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