Tales From The Totems Of The Hidery V2

By James Deans

Book Overview

""Tales From The Totems Of The Hidery V2"" is a book written by James Deans. It is the second volume in a series that explores the rich cultural heritage of the Hidery people through their totem poles. The book contains a collection of stories and legends that have been passed down through generations of Hidery people, each one accompanied by a detailed description of the totem pole that represents it. The tales cover a wide range of themes, from creation myths and origin stories to heroic deeds and cautionary tales. The book also includes photographs and illustrations of the totem poles, as well as an introduction that provides historical and cultural context for the stories. Overall, ""Tales From The Totems Of The Hidery V2"" is a fascinating exploration of a unique and vibrant culture, and a must-read for anyone interested in indigenous folklore and art.Anthropologist James Deans Was Sent By Hudson�������s Bay Company To Learn About The Haida Indians Of British Columbia. In 1869-1870, He Spent Fourteen Months Living Among The Haida. Although He Published Dozens Of Articles And Notes In Journals, This Book Is The Only One He Published. In It, He Recounts Some Of The Folklore Associated With Totem Poles And Connects The Stories To Haida CultureThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162981377
• ISBN13: 9781162981376
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"