"Painting the Indian Character: A Brief Survey of the Main Character Traits Exhibited by the North American Indians; An Illustration of the Socialist Aphorism That 'Man is a Creature of Circumstances.'" Author: James Naper Bailey. In this book, the author offers a deep insight into the psychology and culture of the North American Indians. He describes the main features of their character, which have fascinated and impressed people from all over the world for centuries. By reading this book, the reader will be able to better understand how the circumstances affect the formation of the personality and life views of Indians, as well as our own view of them."