ISBN: 9780968080337 - The Beothuk (6 results)

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Minor wear only. The pages are clean and crisp with no highlighting or writing detected. The cover is clean with minor shelf wear only. Ships from Canada. Satisfaction guaranteed with 30-day return policy. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; R0 s0.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 87pp., notes, biblio., ill., map. Light edgewear. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Book.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Clean, tight, unmarked; absolute minimal wear; appears unread; This book starts with an overview of the Beothuk's position in Newfoundland prehistory, followed by an outline of their distribution and population size at the time of first contact with Europeans, of their social organization, subsistence strategies and burial practices. With this information as a basis, attention is focused on their history. Cultural information on such matters as the Beothuk's appearance and beliefs are described in the context of reports written by contemporary observers. The intent of presenting cultural data in this sequence is to indicate how little the people in fishing communities as well as in government knew about the traditions of their native neighbours or subjects. This lack of understanding promoted misperceptions and disregard for the Beothuk. The deterioration of relations as well as other factors that contributed to the eventual demise of the Beothuk are discussed as they emerge from the records.…

Condition: good. The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing.…

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Condition: good. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.…