George Catlin Quotes
I have, for many years past, contemplated the noble races of red men who are now spread over these trackless forests and boundless prairies, melting away at the approach of civilization... view
By: George Catlin
A Crow is known wherever he is met by his beautiful white dress, and his tall and elegant figure.. view
By: George Catlin
I have seen him set fire to his wigwam and smooth over the graves of his fathers... clap his hand in silence over his mouth, and take the last look over his fair hunting ground, and turn his face in sadness to the setting sun... view
By: George Catlin
Thank God, it is over, that I have seen it and am able to tell it to the world... view
By: George Catlin
The Crows are very handsome and gentlemanly Indians in their personal appearance: and have been always reputed, since the first acquaintance made with them, very civil and friendly... view
By: George Catlin
The Missouri is, perhaps, different in appearance and character from all other rivers in the world.. view
By: George Catlin
The several tribes of Indians inhabiting the regions of the Upper Missouri, and of whom I spoke in my last Letter, are undoubtedly the finest looking, best equipped, and most beautifully costumed of any on the Continent... view
By: George Catlin
The very use of the word savage, as it is applied in its general sense, I am inclined to believe is an abuse of the word, and the people to whom it is applied... view
By: George Catlin
An Indian's dress of deer skins, which is wet a hundred times upon his back, dries soft.. view
By: George Catlin