Karuk Indian Myths (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161634365)

Karuk Indian Myths is a collection of traditional stories and legends from the Karuk tribe of Native Americans, as recorded by John P. Harrington. The Karuk people are indigenous to the Klamath River region of California and have a rich cultural heritage that includes unique beliefs, customs, and practices. This book presents a selection of their myths, which cover a wide range of topics such as creation, nature, animals, and supernatural beings. The stories are told in a simple and straightforward style, reflecting the oral tradition from which they were derived. The book also includes detailed notes and commentary by the author, providing context and insight into the Karuk culture and mythology. Overall, Karuk Indian Myths is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American folklore and the cultural heritage of the Karuk people.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 P. Harrington
ISBN-10: 1161634363
ISBN-13: 9781161634365
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/22/2010
Pages: 50
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.54lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d