James, George Wharton 1858-1923

Reclaiming the arid West; the story of the United States reclamation service by George Wharton James( Book )

12 editions published between 1917 and 2013 in English and held by 381 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Indian basketry. With 360 illustrations by George Wharton James( Book )

14 editions published between 1901 and 2014 in English and held by 375 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Native American basket weaving is an intricate and powerful art, representative of the legends and ceremonies of the Indian nations and their cultures. George Wharton James’s Indian Basketry is an invaluable aid for the artist, designer, craftsman, or beginner who wants to recreate authentic and often extinct basket forms and decorative motifs of the Native American peoples. Filled with 355 illustrations and photographs of Native American basket weavers taken at the turn of the twentieth century, this pioneering study—first published in 1901—provides in-depth information about specific aspects of Indian basketry, including: Its role in legend and ceremony The origins of forms and designs Materials and colors used Weaves and stitches The symbolism and poetry woven into each basket Preservation Tips for the collector And much more! From Yolo ceremonial baskets to Oraibi sacred trays, Indian Basketry traces the origin, development, and fundamental principles of the basket designs of the major Indian tribes of the southwestern United States and Pacific Coast, along with comments on the basket weaving of a number of other North American tribes

Practical basket making by George Wharton James( Book )

39 editions published between 1914 and 2016 in English and held by 371 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The lake of the sky, Lake Tahoe in the High Sierras of California and Nevada : its history, Indians, discovery by Fremont, legendary lore, various namings, physical characteristics, glacial phenomena, geology, single outlet, automobile routes, historic towns, early mining excitements, steamer ride, mineral springs, mountain and lake resorts, trail and camping out trips, summer residences, fishing, hunting, flowers, birds, animals, trees, and chapparal, with a full account of the Tahoe National Forest, the public use of the water of Lake Tahoe and much other interesting matter by George Wharton James( Book )

18 editions published between 1915 and 2004 in English and held by 328 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Quit your worrying! by George Wharton James( )

15 editions published between 1916 and 2018 in English and Undetermined and held by 315 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Through Ramona's country by George Wharton James( Book )

14 editions published between 1908 and 2012 in English and held by 310 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Francisco Palou's life and apostolic labors of the Venerable Father Junipero Serra : founder of the Franciscan missions of California by Francisco Palóu( Book )

13 editions published between 1913 and 2009 in English and held by 288 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

... Utah, the land of blossoming valleys; the story of its desert wastes, of its huge and fantastic rock formations, and of its fertile gardens in the sheltered valleys; a survey of its rapidly developing industries; an account of the origin, development, and beliefs of the Mormons church; and chapters on the flora and fauna, and on the scenic wonders that are a heritage of all American by George Wharton James( Book )

9 editions published in 1922 in English and held by 288 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Arizona, the wonderland; the history of its ancient cliff and cave dwellings, ruined pueblos, conquest by the Spaniards, Jesuit and Franciscan missions, trail makers and Indians; a survey of its climate, scenic marvels, topography, deserts, mountains, rivers and valleys; a review of its industries; an account of its influence on art, literature and science; and some reference to what it offers of delight to the automobilist, sportsman, pleasure and health seeker by George Wharton James( Book )

5 editions published between 1917 and 1920 in English and held by 277 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

New Mexico, the land of the delight makers; the history of its ancient cliff dwellings and pueblos, conquest by the Spaniards, Franciscan missions; personal accounts of the ceremonies, games, social life and industries of its Indians; a description of its climate, geology, flora and birds, its rivers and forests; a review of its rapid development, land-reclamation projects and educational system; with full and accurate account of its progressive counties, cities and towns by George Wharton James( Book )

4 editions published between 1920 and 1929 in English and held by 270 WorldCat member libraries worldwide