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The North American Journals of Prince Maximilian of Wied Author: Witte, Stephen and Marsha Gallagher, editors. Place: Norman, OK Publisher: Arthur H. Clark Company Date: 2008-2012 Description: 3 volumes. With color frontispieces, illustrations and maps throughout. (Folio) silver gilt lettering and design on spine and front cover, with front cover pictorial paste-ons. Made famous through the paintings of Swiss artist Karl Bodmer the North American expedition of German naturalist Prince Maximilian of Wied in 1832-34 was the first scientific exploration of the Missouri River's upper reaches since the epic journey of Lewis and Clark almost thirty years earlier. Few historical chronicles are as informative and eloquent as the journals written by Prince Maximilian of Wied as a record of his journey into the North American interior in 1833–34, following the route Lewis and Clark had taken. Maximilian recorded detailed observations of flora, fauna, geology, and climate. From his unique, scientifically trained perspective, he also undertook a serious field study of the cultures and languages of the central and other Great Plains Indians he encountered. Due to the size and/or weight of this lot extra shipping and/or handling charges may apply. Lot Amendments Condition: Near fine; all volumes in original mailing boxes. Lots sold without reserve are sold “as Is” and are not returnable under any circumstances. The minimum shipping and handling per invoice is $20 for shipments to the US and $30 for shipments outside the US please consider this when determining your bid amount Item number: 313824