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Pacific coast Indians of North America / by Grant Lyons ; illustrated with photographs.

Lyons, Grant. (Author).

Summary:

Discusses the culture and history of the Tlingit, Tsimshian, Kwakiutl, Salish, and other Indian peoples inhabiting the Pacific coast from Alaska to California.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0671458019
  • ISBN: 9780671458010
  • Physical Description: 128 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
  • Publisher: New York : J. Messner, c1983.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
How raven made the world -- The people of the far shores -- Salmon and cedar rich -- Wealth, slaves, and potlatches -- Guardian spirits and cannibal dancers -- The white seabird -- The great Captain Cook -- World crisis at Friendly Cove -- The struggle for Alaska -- The overlanders -- The cold sick -- The Oregoners -- Totem poles, "hootch," and guns -- Sawmills, canneries, and gold -- Revival.
Subject:
Indians of North America > Northwest Coast of North America > Juvenile literature.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Lummi Library PNW JUV 979.5 LYON 1983 282609 PNW Reshelving -