At the turn of the 20th century, Edward Sheriff Curtis embarked on an ambitious 30-year project to document the lives and cultures of North American Indians. Through a creative blend of artistic and scientific methods, Curtis captured the traditional ways of life of 80 tribes, spanning from the Mexican border to the Bering Strait. The fruits of his labor were published in 20 volumes titled "The North American Indian" between 1907 and 1930, with only 272 copies produced, making them rare. This book consolidates Curtis's entire portfolio, serving as a historical document and photographic achievement, republished under the Bibliotheca Universalis series by TASCHEN.
