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The island within / Richard Nelson.

Nelson, Richard K. (Author).

Summary:

An account of anthropologist Richard Nelson's efforts to learn about Kanaashi Island, off the coast of Alaska, drawn from a journal he kept of his personal experiences. Includes information on the island's flora and fauna, and on the Koyukan Indians.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0865474044
  • ISBN: 9780865474048
  • Physical Description: xiii, 284 pages ; 24 cm
  • Publisher: San Francisco : North Point Press, 1989.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-284).
Formatted Contents Note:
The face in a raindrop -- the forest of eyes -- A frenzy of fish -- Awakening to a world of dreams -- The hidden island -- The hidden island -- The island's child -- The bird in the backyard -- A mountain in my hand -- The island within -- The bird in the backyard -- A mountain in my hand -- The island within -- The gifts of deer.
Subject:
Nelson, Richard K.
Anthropologists > Alaska > Kanaashi Island > Biography.
Natural history > Alaska > Kanaashi Island.
Koyukon Indians > Hunting.
Koyukon philosophy.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.

Other Formats and Editions

English (2)
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Lummi Library BIO NELS NELS 1989 260091 Stacks Reshelving -