Thomas Varker Keam, Indian Trader

Type

Book

Authors

Laura Graves

ISBN 10

080613013X

ISBN 13

9780806130132

Tags

Native American & Aboriginal, United States

Description

A biography of Keam, who owned and operated a trading post in Arizona Territory from 1874 to 1902, trading with the Hopi and Navajo. He was the first to develop arts and crafts as part of his business, and to suggest that native artists modify their techniques to increase the salability of their work. He was also involved in early anthropological and archaeological work in the area and was an advocate for Indians, representing them in conflicts against the US in 1869 and 1902. Graves has written several books on southwest Indian crafts. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or. - from Amzon

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