Seven years' residence in the great deserts of North America / by the abbé Em. Domenech.
| Author/creator | Domenech, Emmanuel author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | London : Longman, Green, Longman, and Roberts, 1860. |
| Description | 2 volumes, 58 unnumbered leaves of plates (color) : illustrations, folded map, music ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | Joliet, Auguste, 1839-1915, engraver. https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJgH8MhkTVrYcBPyrh6BT3 |
| Other author/creator | Longman, Green, Longman & Roberts, publisher. https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39QQPVp7QcGFth9p6VDXCKhB6 |
| Other author/creator | Spottiswoode & Co., printer. https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39QH7JmthB4cdGKcwfGbKGRhR |
| Other author/creator | Grover travel and exploration collection. $5 WU. |
| Uniform title | Voyage pittoresque dans les grands déserts du Nouveau Monde. English |
| Variant title | Half title: Seven years' residence in North America |
| Cover title | Great deserts of North America |
| Running title | Deserts of North America |
| Contents | Volume 1. Ancient emigrations ; American origins ; Descriptions ; Antiquities -- volume 2. Origin of the Americans ; Character of the Indians ; Indian languages ; Festivals and industry ; Customs of the Indians ; Indian religions. |
| Abstract | This work contains the author's travels and experiences in the American West. |
| General note | Translation of: Voyage pittoresque dans les grands déserts du Nouveau Monde. |
| General note | "Illustrated with fifty-eight woodcuts by A. Joliet, three plates of ancient Indian music, and a map showing the actual situation of the Indian tribes and the country described by the author." |
| General note | "Printed by Spottiswoode and Co."--Colophon. |
| General note | Vol. 1: xxiv, 445 p., [33] leaves of plates ; vol. 2: xii, 465 p., [25] leaves of plates. |
| Credits | Illustrated with fifty-eight woodcuts by A. Joliet, three plates of ancient Indian music, and a map showing the actual situation of the Indian tribes and the country described by the author. |
| References | Howes, W.U.S.iana, 1650-1950 (1962 edition), D410 |
| References | Sabin, J. Dictionary of books relating to America from its discovery to the present time, 20554 |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner Rare vols. 1 and 2 Purchased from Leland Little, 9/17/2025 |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Domenech, Emmanuel, 1826-1903. Seven years' residence in the great deserts of North America. London, Longman, Green, Longman, and Roberts, 1860 |
| Genre/form | Engravings. |
| Genre/form | Travel literature 19th century. |
| Genre/form | Travel literature West (U.S.) 19th century. |
| Genre/form | Color printing. |
| LCCN | rc 01001221 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Rare Collection | F593 .D65313 1860 V. 1 | ✔ Available | Request Material |
| Joyner | Rare Collection | F593 .D65313 1860 V. 2 | ✔ Available | Request Material |