Publisher's Synopsis
""History and Folklore of the Cowichan Indians"" is a book written by Martha Douglas Harris in 1901. The book is a comprehensive account of the culture, traditions, and history of the Cowichan Indians, a First Nations people who inhabited the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.The book provides a detailed description of the Cowichan Indians' way of life, including their social structure, religious beliefs, and customs. It also includes information on their language, art, and music. The author has collected and compiled a vast amount of information from various sources, including oral histories, interviews with tribal elders, and other written records.The book also covers the history of the Cowichan Indians, including their interactions with European explorers and settlers. It provides insights into the impact of colonization on the Cowichan people and their struggles to maintain their cultural identity in the face of significant social and economic changes.Overall, ""History and Folklore of the Cowichan Indians"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Cowichan Indians and First Nations people in general. It provides a unique perspective on the Cowichan people's way of life and their enduring legacy in the region.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.
