The Myth of Stone Idol: A Love Legend of Dakota
Chicago, IL: S. C. Griggs and Company, 1876. 1st Edition. 8vo. Fine. Item #18785
A stunning 1st Edition copy of this 19th-century novel centered around Northern Plains Native American culture.
"The story is set in the Dakota Territory and revolves around the love between a Native American woman named Winona and a white man named Harry. The book explores themes of cultural clashes, forbidden love, and the power of mythology. The title refers to a stone idol that is said to bring good luck to those who possess it, and the novel follows the characters' quest to find it. The book is written in a romantic style, with vivid descriptions of the natural landscape and the characters' emotions. The author, William P. Jones, was a journalist and writer who lived in the Dakota Territory during the late 19th century. The Myth Of Stone Idol is considered a classic of early Western literature and is notable for its sympathetic portrayal of Native American characters."
Original green cloth with elaborate decor stamped in black. Titling stamped in gilt. 74pp. Square tight binding. Clean interior, save for previous owner bookplate to front pastedown. All edges gilt. Mild edge wear to binding.
Presents handsomely in a clear, archival mylar dustb jacket.
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