North American Aboriginal Portfolio (1839)

The North American Aboriginal Portfolio is a book published in 1839 by James Otto Lewis, an American artist and ethnographer. The book contains a collection of 31 hand-colored lithographs depicting various Native American tribes and their traditional way of life. The lithographs were created from Lewis's original paintings and sketches, which he made during his travels across North America in the early 19th century. The book includes portraits of prominent Native American leaders, as well as scenes of daily life, such as hunting, fishing, and ceremonies. Each lithograph is accompanied by a brief description of the tribe and their customs. The North American Aboriginal Portfolio is considered an important historical document, as it provides a rare glimpse into the lives and cultures of Native American tribes before the widespread European colonization of North America.This scarce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.