Legends of Vancouver (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163325247)

Legends of Vancouver is a collection of traditional stories and legends from the indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest, as retold by E. Pauline Johnson. The book includes tales of mythical creatures, heroic deeds, and the natural world, all of which offer insights into the cultural and spiritual beliefs of the region's First Nations. Through these stories, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the history and traditions of the indigenous peoples of Vancouver and the surrounding areas. The book is written in a lyrical and engaging style, making it accessible to readers of all ages and backgrounds. Legends of Vancouver is an important contribution to the preservation of First Nations culture and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and folklore of the Pacific Northwest.1922. With decorations by J.E.H. MacDonald. From the Author's (E. Pauline Johnson [Tekahionwake]) Foreword: These legends (with two or three exceptions) were told to me personally by my honored friend, the late Chief Joe Capilano, of Vancouver, whom I had the privilege of first meeting in London in 1906, when he visited England and was received at Buckingham Palace by their Majesties King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. To the fact that I was able to greet Chief Capilano in the Chinook tongue, while we were both many thousands of miles from home, I owe the friendship and the confidence which he so freely gave me when I came to reside on the Pacific coast. These legends he told me from time to time, just as the mood possessed him, and he frequently remarked that they had never been revealed to any other English-speaking person save myself.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: E. Pauline Johnson
ISBN-10: 1163325244
ISBN-13: 9781163325247
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 190
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d