Passamaquoddy Texts (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163755389)

Passamaquoddy Texts is a book of Native American literature that focuses on the Passamaquoddy tribe, a group of Indigenous people who reside in the northeastern United States and eastern Canada. The book is written by John Dyneley Prince, an American linguist and anthropologist who specialized in the study of Native American languages and cultures.The book contains a collection of traditional Passamaquoddy stories, songs, and speeches that were originally passed down orally from generation to generation. These texts were recorded by Prince during his fieldwork with the Passamaquoddy tribe in the early 20th century and were later transcribed and translated into English.The Passamaquoddy Texts provide a unique insight into the culture and worldview of the Passamaquoddy people. The stories and songs reflect the tribe's beliefs, values, and history, while the speeches offer a glimpse into their political and social organization.Overall, Passamaquoddy Texts is an important contribution to the field of Native American studies and a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about the Passamaquoddy tribe and their cultural heritage.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 Dyneley Prince
ISBN-10: 1163755389
ISBN-13: 9781163755389
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 92
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.19d