Publisher's Synopsis
The Upper Tanana Indians is a book published by Yale University Publications in Anthropology, No. 55. Written by Robert A. McKennan, the book provides a comprehensive study of the Upper Tanana Indians, a Native American tribe that primarily resides in Alaska and Canada.The book covers various aspects of the Upper Tanana Indians' culture, including their history, social organization, language, religion, and economic activities. McKennan draws on extensive fieldwork and interviews with members of the tribe to provide a detailed account of their way of life.The Upper Tanana Indians were traditionally hunter-gatherers, relying on fishing, hunting, and gathering wild plants for their subsistence. McKennan describes the tools and techniques they used for these activities, as well as their trading relationships with neighboring tribes.The book also explores the Upper Tanana Indians' spiritual beliefs, which are rooted in a deep connection to the natural world. McKennan describes their ceremonies and rituals, including the use of sacred objects and the importance of storytelling in passing down their traditions.Overall, The Upper Tanana Indians provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American culture and history, as well as anthropology and ethnography more broadly.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.
