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Two old women : an Alaska legend of betrayal, courage, and survival / by Velma Wallis ; illustrations by Jim Grant.

Wallis, Velma. (Author).

Summary:

The story of the survival of two elderly women abandoned by a migrating tribe in the Arctic.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0945397186
  • ISBN: 9780945397182
  • Physical Description: xiii, 145 pages : illustrations, maps ; 19 cm
  • Publisher: Fairbanks : Epicenter Press, ©1993.

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:
Hunger and cold take their toll -- "Let us die trying" -- Recalling old skills -- A painful journey -- Saving a cache of fish -- Sadness among The People -- The stillness is broken -- A new beginning -- About the Gwich'in People.
Subject:
Gwich'in Indians > Folklore.
Athapascan Indians > Folklore.
Athapascan Indians.
Gwich'in Indians.
Genre:
Folklore.

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)
Show Only Available Copies
Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Lummi Library E 99 .K84 W35 1993 287241 Stacks Reshelving -

Electronic resources

Version of Resource: http://www.gbv.de/dms/bowker/toc/9780945397182.pdf

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