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AZ - 1893 - Bureau of Ethnology , American Indian Picture Writing, 10th Annual Report

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AZ - 1893 - Bureau of Ethnology , American Indian Picture Writing, 10th Annual Report
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Report for years 1888-1889. Includes Introduction by director J.W. Powell and the following papers: "Picture-Writing of the American Indians," Mallery, Garrick. This final volume on pictographs of the American Indians was to later coincide with Mallery's other accomplished research on sign language of American Indians published by the Bureau in the First Annual Report. This is also an elaboration on the preliminary paper on the same subject issued in the Bureau's fourth annual report. Mallery is noted to have been president of the Literary Society of Washington as well as president of the Philosophical Society of Washington. The final publication on sign language was not completed before his death. Mallery was later praised for his public readings of his well researched papers at meetings of area institutions, societies, and organizations [Brief Memoirs of Colonel Garrick Mallery at archive.org]. With 51 new plates some in color (with slight water staining). Rebound in green cloth with lettering in gilt. 822 pp. 8" x 10.5". - Vinegar Collection