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By Frederic Remington
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A sequence of drawings with accompanying short essays and anecdotes that evoke scenes from the American West. The author reflects on travel and outfitting for expeditions while presenting studies of soldiers, scouts, Native people, horses, and wide landscapes. Textual vignettes alternate with illustrative sketches to record campaign moments, camping routines, quiet solitude, and twilight atmospheres, emphasizing visual detail, mood, and practical impressions gathered on journeys through western terrain.

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Frederic Remington

Frederic Remington (1861-1909) was an American painter, illustrator, and sculptor, renowned for his depictions of the American West. His works capture the spirit and ruggedness of frontier life, often focusing on cowboys, Native Americans, and the landscapes they inhabited. Among his notable publications is "John Ermine of the Yellowstone," a novel that reflects his deep appreciation for the Western experience. Remington's art and literature contributed significantly to the romanticized image of the American West, making him a key figure in the cultural heritage of the region.

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