Publisher's Synopsis
Folk Tales of the Coast Salish is a book that features a collection of stories from the indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest region of North America, known as the Coast Salish. The book is part of the Memoirs of the American Folklore Society series and was compiled by Thelma Adamson, an anthropologist and folklorist who spent many years studying the culture and traditions of the Coast Salish people.The stories in this book were passed down orally from generation to generation and were collected by Adamson during her fieldwork in the 1920s and 1930s. The tales cover a wide range of topics, including creation myths, animal stories, and legends of heroes and heroines. They offer a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Coast Salish people and their deep connection to the natural world.The book includes an introduction by Adamson that provides background information on the Coast Salish people and their storytelling traditions. Each story is accompanied by a brief commentary that explains its cultural significance and provides context for the reader. The book also features illustrations by Coast Salish artist, Simon Charlie.Overall, Folk Tales of the Coast Salish is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the folklore and mythology of indigenous peoples, as well as those interested in the history and culture of the Pacific Northwest region of North America.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.
