History Of The Indians, Of North And South America Goodrich, Samuel G. Collectibles Room

History of the Indians, of North and South America. By Samuel G. Goodrich and printed in Boston by Bradbury, Soden & Co. 1844, 320 pp, 7 x 4.75 , 8vo, hardcover gray cloth. In good condition, with light rubbing and wear to exterior, primarily along edges and corners. Hinges remain in good condition and text block remains bound well. Bookplate on front pastedown, with light markings and inscriptions at front. Includes a handful of black-and-white illustrations throughout. General age-related toning to pages, along with foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce piece on the history of the native peoples of the Americas. Includes speculations on their origins, including theories that Native Americans were a lost Jewish tribe, descended from Phoenician or Welsh sailors, and the correct view that they were descended from Eastern Asians that crossed a land bridge. COLU1844ABEX