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Title: Thomas Varker Keam, Indian Trader
Publication Year: 1998Subject: Biography & Autobiography
Language: EnglishTopic: General, Historical, North America, US: Native American
ISBN-10: 080613013XAuthor: Laura Graves
ISBN-13: 9780806130132Format: Hardcover
Subject 3: US, WesternPublisher: Univ of Oklahoma Pr

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Author:Laura Graves
Language:English
Publisher:Univ of Oklahoma Pr
Format:Hardcover
ISBN-10:080613013X
ISBN-13:9780806130132

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Length:342 pages
Height:8.8 in
Width:5.3 in
Thickness:1.2 in
Weight:20.8 oz

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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.

Thomas Keam, who owned and operated a trading post in Keams Canyon, Arizona Territory, from 1874 to 1902, was the first Indian trader to develop arts and crafts as a part of his business. The first to suggest that native artists modify their techniques so as to increase the salability of their work, he had a major impact on the evolution of Hopi pottery. Keam was involved in most of the early anthropological and archaeological work conducted in the region and was the first trader to develop lucrative contacts with museum curators and anthropologists. He sold enormous collections to the Smithsonian Institution, the Field Museum, and the Peabody Museum as well as to several European institutions. An advocate for the Indians, Keam represented the Hopis and Navajos in their confrontations with the U.S. government between 1869 and 1902, when the Indians tried to maintain their political and cultural independence in the face of federal "civilizing' programs.

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THOMAS VARKER KEAM

Indian Trader

by Laura Graves

Foreword by David M. Brugge

University of Oklahoma Press; about 5 inches x 9 inches;  pages

1998 Hardback edition in NEW condition.

Dustjacket in NEW condition

STILL IN PUBLISHER'S SHRINKWRAP!!

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The career of the Indian trader Keam belies the stereotype of the opportunistic trader extorting wealth from the Indians. As this biography shows, Keam revised Indian trade so that both he and his Indian clients profited.

Thomas Keam, who owned and operated a trading post in Keams Canyon, Arizona Territory, from 1874 to 1902, was the first Indian trader to develop arts and crafts as a part of his business.

The first to suggest that native artists modify their techniques so as to increase the salability of their work, he had a major impact on the evolution of Hopi pottery. Keam was involved in most of the early anthropological and archaeological work conducted in the region and was the first trader to develop lucrative contacts with museum curators and anthropologists.

He sold enormous collections to the Smithsonian Institution, the Field Museum, and the Peabody Museum as well as to several European institutions. An advocate for the Indians, Keam represented the Hopis and Navajos in their confrontations with the U.S. government between 1869 and 1902, when the Indians tried to maintain their political and cultural independence in the face of federal "civilizing' programs.

Thank you and good luck!

Mylar dustjacket cover available for $1.00 (HIGHLY recommend mylar covers - prtects both the dustjacket and the book!)

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