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The story of the totem pole.
"From our own Northwest coast comes this tale of Indians without a written language, who carved their history, legends and adventures on the giant red cedars. This is the story, too, of the Indians themselves and of their way of life in the not-too-distant past." Huntting.
Record details
- Physical Description: 62 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
- Publisher: New York, Vanguard Press [1951]
Content descriptions
- Formatted Contents Note:
- The Storytelling Poles -- Captain Roberts Does a Favor -- The Potlatch or Giveaway Party -- Through the Toad -- The Tree Hunt -- Raven and His Remarkable Adventure -- The Fight Over the Tallest Pole -- Why Abraham Lincoln Stands Atop a Pole.
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- Subject:
- Totems.
Indians of North America > Northwest, Pacific.
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lummi Library | PNW JUV 970.6 BRIN 1951 | 281918 | PNW | Reshelving | - |
Summary:
"From our own Northwest coast comes this tale of Indians without a written language, who carved their history, legends and adventures on the giant red cedars. This is the story, too, of the Indians themselves and of their way of life in the not-too-distant past." Huntting.