The Angel of the Borders
1865
Step into 1865 Paris, where this title page for 'L'Ange des Frontières' invited readers to escape into the rugged American wilderness without leaving their armchairs. The illustration depicts a Native American woman, bow in hand, standing with a noble, almost statuesque grace that perfectly embodies the Romantic movement's fascination with the 'noble savage.' Published by E. Dentu, this affordable 2-franc volume promised '10 pretty engravings' of wild scenes, repackaging Edward S. Ellis's American frontier tales for a French audience. It’s a delightful snapshot of how the exotic 'Wild West' was consumed and romanticized in 19th-century Europe.
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