Totem Poles (An Altitude superguide) - Softcover

Kramer, Pat

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1551530449 ISBN 13: 9781551530444

Publisher: Altitude Publishing Canada Ltd, 1996

Synopsis

This book guides readers to the many places in British Columbia, Washington and Alaska where totem poles can be found and helps viewers understand the "language" of the poles.

Learn about their origin and history, the symbols and ceremonies linked to them, types of figures and how to identify them, and where to see authentic poles and pole collections.

Pat Kramer spent many years researching the material in this book and worked closely with First Nations to create a fresh and revealing look at these incredible artifacts. Filled with fascinating facts, legends and photographs, Totem Poles is an excellent guide, reference and souvenir.

About this title

About the Author:

Pat Kramer is a long-time resident of BC's west coast. Pat is a naturalist and speaker who works on cruise ships and writes guides for travel connoisseurs who delight in well-planned trips filled with hidden wonders. Pat has travelled the world visiting First Peoples and is an acknowledged expert on the cultures of Northwest Coast First Nations, with whom she worked in educational capacities for more than 20 years.

Synopsis:

Explains the history of totem poles and the people who made them, how the poles are made, and the stories told in the carvings themselves. This is an in-depth guide to totem poles carved by Canada's Native people. It is intended for those interested in Canada's west coast.

About this edition

• Publisher: Altitude Publishing Canada Ltd
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 1551530449
• ISBN 13: 9781551530444
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112