Wah Kon-Tah. The Osage and the White Mans Road. by Mathews, John Joseph - 1932.

Norman: University of Oklahoma Press Book. Illus. by May Todd Aaron. Good. Hardcover. 1932, 259pp, map endpapers of Osage Agency, illustrated by May Todd Aaron, folding map. Light wear, else G+. The author, born in Osage territory, was a rancher and author.The following quote from him sums up his philosophy: "If writing is my vocation, my chief interest in man and in life in general is the effect of the 'third force' on man. Force No. 1: Self-preservation; Force No. 2: Reproduction; Force No. 3: Man's profound urge to understand and come to terms with a super-being." He also enjoyed wildlife photography and ornithology. This book won the book of the month club award in 1932..

Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 1932. A memoir of the Osage Agency. Mathews (1894-1979) was a Native American writer. This book, issued by an academic press, became a surprising best-seller when it was offered by the Book of the Month Club. This is a Very Good copy of either a Later Printing of the First Edition, or possibly the BOMC edition; at this time the book club editions were often undistinguishable from the trade versions. Orange cloth binding, with a Native American design on the front panel. Illustrated throughout by May Todd Aaron; charming illustrated endpapers. Moderate wear with some fading to the spine. Previous-owner signature opposite half-title. Clean text; 359 pages. An excellent reading copy of a wonderful book. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Later Printing.. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. Illus. by May Todd Aaron.

Norman: University Of Oklahoma Press, 1932. Book. Good +. Hardcover. First Edition. 359 pg. illus. Dj is worn with several small tears, all writing present and legible. " Major Laban J. Miles, Indian agent to the Osages, left his memoirs to be written by John Joseph Mathews, an Osage graduate of the Univ. OK. and Oxford, the great-grandson of the famous trapper Old Bill Williams, and of the Osage warrior who led Custer's scouts at the Battle of the Washita". Book Lover's S.W. pg.81.

Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 1932 First edition. With illustrations by May Todd Aaron, map endpapers. Printed orange cloth. Light wear to spine-ends, lower corners ljust showing, else a fine copy. Excellent history of the Osage Indians of Oaklahoma.. Illus. by Aaron, May Todd.

Univ. of OK Press. Good with no dust jacket. 1932. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Rare inscribed by and signed by author (on flyleaf) copy. Front hinge broken but not loose. Illustrated endpapers with map of Osage Agency (Pawhuska Oklahoma) .Wear to cover edges and spine top and bottom. Color somewhat faded. "John Joseph Mathews (November 16, 1894 – June 16, 1979) (Osage) became one of the Osage Nation's most important spokespeople and writers, and served on the Osage Tribal Council during the 1930s., Wahkontah was author's first book. Matthews was posthumously inducted into the Oklahoma Historians Hall of fame in 1996. Our photo's/scans are of the actual item being sold, not a borrowed image! Item now in archival sleeve to preserve and protect condition. We pack well, provide tracking, and ship daily or next business day!; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 359 pages; Signed by Author .