Haida Texts And Myths: Skidegate Dialect (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163118894)

Haida Texts and Myths: Skidegate Dialect is a book written by John R. Swanton. It is a collection of traditional stories and myths from the Haida people, a Native American tribe from the Pacific Northwest Coast. The book is written in the Skidegate dialect of the Haida language, which is one of two main dialects spoken by the Haida people. The book includes a variety of stories, including creation myths, tales of supernatural beings, and stories about historical events and figures. The stories are presented in both Haida and English, with detailed notes and commentary by the author. Swanton was a renowned anthropologist and linguist who worked extensively with Native American communities in the early 20th century. His work on the Haida people is considered to be some of the most important documentation of the Haida language and culture. Overall, Haida Texts and Myths: Skidegate Dialect is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Haida people, as well as for linguists and anthropologists studying Native American languages and traditions.This 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.

Author: John R. Swanton
ISBN-10: 1163118893
ISBN-13: 9781163118894
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 450
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.32lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.91d