Karl Bodmer (1809-1893), Tab. 30, Tombs of Assiniboin Indians on Trees Active Octavo His mapping of Galveston Island

His mapping of Galveston Island and Galveston Bay was one the most significant of his many achievements

Lear and his sister were required to leave the family home and live together when he was aged four

Published in Paris

684 square miles

the name stuck on maps of southwest North America

Karl Bodmer (1809-1893), Tab. 30, Tombs of Assiniboin Indians on Trees Active Octavo His mapping of Galveston IslandKarl Bodmer (1809 1893) Tab. 30, Tombs of Assiniboin Indians on Trees From Travels in the Interior of North America. Published in Paris, A. Bertrand; Coblenz, J. Holscher; and London by Ackermann & Co. c. 1839 44. Aquatint and etching with original hand coloring heightened with gum arabic Blind stamp lower margin center Paper size: 23 7 8 x 17 1 2 in.