Frederick Remington, illustrations

Sundown, washed and dressed up

I've been reading Frederic Remington's set of stories, Sundown Leflare (1899) and his novel John Ermine of the Yellowstone (1902). Both are generously illustrated with his own drawings.

Sundown is a half-breed, and his stories are almost all about his dealing with Indians. John Ermine is a white man raised by Indians who signs on as a scout for the cavalry.

I'll include some of the illustrations when I post the reviews, but here is a whole set for fans of Remington.

Bullets kicked up the dust.

A tremendous bang roared around the room.

The ponies save Little Weasel from the wolves.

Sundown (in hat) wagers for the wife of a chief

A duel with spears to settle a dispute

A former gambling partner gets away riding under a box car.

A spirit guides Sundown through the winter cold.

Sundown observes a gathering of gamblers

"Un I was yell terrible."

"We come long slow through the mountain."

"I says you go down this canyon."

Chased by other Indians, the chief rides off on a red horse.

The mystery of the thunder.

The going of the medicine horse.