Tuesday, March 25, 2008
RANDOM EB POST
CATLIN, George- 1796-1872 writer on the north american indians. b. wilkesbarre, pa. brought up in law, practiced in philladelphia 2 years, but art a stronger draw and established himself in new york as a portrait painter. in 1832, his attention was called to the fact that the pure american indian and their civilization was disappearing and before it happened, he wanted to document them for posterity. he spent many years among the N+S amer indians(he did south americans too?). he lived with them, aquired their languages and studied their habits, customs, and mode of life. making copious notes and studies for paintings. in 1840, came to europe w/ his collection of paintings and in 1841 published 'manners, customs, and condition of the north american indians' 2 vol. w/ 300 illustrations. 1844 published the N.A. portfolio containing 25 plates of hunting scenes and amusements in the rocky mountains and the prairies of america. 1848 eight years travels and residence in europe w/he narrates the adventures of 3 different parties of natives whom he introduced to the england, french, and belgium courts. 1861 'breath of life' a little volumn on the advantage of keeping one's month habitually closed, especially during sleep and 1868 last rambles amogst the indians of the rocky mountains and the andes. died in n.j..
i read his book on north america. it was a illuminating book. thank you george.
