This book presents rare historical insights through a collection of Haida artifacts found on the Queen Charlotte Islands. The author, a colonial official with extensive experience in the region, compiles notes from his own interviews with local Haida people. These first-hand accounts, combined with a fascinating array of collected tools, weapons, and ceremonial objects, uncover the artistry and little-known socio-cultural practices of the Haida people. Detailed descriptions of the items, along with the author's thoughtful observations, provide readers with an immersive glimpse into the Haida way of life, their cultural hierarchy, and their relationship with neighboring communities. A unique resource for those interested in the history and cultural heritage of indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast.
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Dana Mackenzie is the author of "The Big Splat, or How Our Moon Came to Be" (Wiley), among other books. He is a frequent contributor to "Science, Discover," and "New Scientist." He has a PhD in mathematics from Princeton and was a mathematics professor for thirteen years before becoming a full-time writer.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents rare historical insights through a collection of Haida artifacts found on the Queen Charlotte Islands. The author, a colonial official with extensive experience in the region, compiles notes from his own interviews with local Haida people. These first-hand accounts, combined with a fascinating array of collected tools, weapons, and ceremonial objects, uncover the artistry and little-known socio-cultural practices of the Haida people. Detailed descriptions of the items, along with the author's thoughtful observations, provide readers with an immersive glimpse into the Haida way of life, their cultural hierarchy, and their relationship with neighboring communities. A unique resource for those interested in the history and cultural heritage of indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333861681_0
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