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The Lady of Cofachiqui / George Gibbs.

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The Lady of Cofachiqui, chief of her village, showing Hernando de Soto and his soldiers contents in treasure chest.

Illus. in: De Soto and his men in the land of Florida / Grace Elizabeth King. New York : The Macmillan Company, 1898, frontispiece.

Reproduction of illustration by George Gibbs.

Indian traditions locate Cofachiqui at the modern Silver Bluff on the east bank of the Savannah, in Barnwell County, South Carolina (see p. 127 of this book)

Reference copy also available in Lot 4409-D.

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soto hernando de journeys south carolina barnwell county indians of north america women discovery and exploration book illustrations halftone photomechanical prints lady cofachiqui george gibbs american indians vintage illustration 19th century george gibbs photo ultra high resolution high resolution old pictures library of congress
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Date

01/01/1898
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Gibbs, George, 1870-1942, artist
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barnwell county
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soto hernando de journeys south carolina barnwell county indians of north america women discovery and exploration book illustrations halftone photomechanical prints lady cofachiqui george gibbs american indians vintage illustration 19th century george gibbs photo ultra high resolution high resolution old pictures library of congress