History Of The Indian Tribes Of North America, With Biographical Sketches And Anecdotes Of The Principal Chiefs. Embellished With One Hundred And Twenty Portraits, From The Indian Gallery In The Department Of War, At Washington.

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"History of the Indian Tribes of North America, With Biographical Sketches and Anecdotes of the Principal Chiefs. Embellished With One Hundred and Twenty Portraits, From The Indian Gallery In The Department Of War, At Washington" is a seminal work authored by Thomas L. McKenney and James Hall. First published in the mid-19th century, this three-volume series is a comprehensive compilation that aims to document and preserve the history, culture, and notable figures of various Native American tribes across North America.

Thomas L. McKenney, who served as the Superintendent of Indian Affairs from 1824 to 1830, was deeply involved in the administration of Native American policies and had a profound interest in preserving the heritage of the indigenous peoples. James Hall, a lawyer, judge, and writer, collaborated with McKenney to bring this ambitious project to fruition. The work is particularly notable for its detailed biographical sketches and anecdotes of prominent Native American leaders, providing a unique insight into their lives, leadership, and interactions with European settlers and the U.S. government.

One of the most distinctive features of this publication is its collection of 120 hand-colored lithographic portraits, which were based on paintings by Charles Bird King and other artists. These portraits were originally commissioned by McKenney for the Indian Gallery in the Department of War, and they represent a significant visual record of Native American leaders from that era. The illustrations are not only artistic achievements but also serve as historical documents that offer a visual connection to the individuals they depict.

The work has been both praised and critiqued over the years. It is lauded for its attempt to document and honor Native American cultures at a time when they were under severe threat from expanding European-American settlements. However, it has also been critiqued for its paternalistic tone and the authors' occasional reliance on stereotypes and second-hand accounts. Despite these criticisms, "History of the Indian Tribes of North America" remains an important historical resource and a valuable artifact of 19th-century American literature and ethnography.

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