Publisher's Synopsis
Totem Tales: Indian Stories, Indian Told; Gathered In The Pacific Northwest is a collection of Native American stories compiled by Walter S. Phillips. The book features tales from various tribes in the Pacific Northwest region, including the Haida, Tlingit, Nootka, and Salish tribes. The stories are presented in their original form, as told by Native American storytellers, and are accompanied by illustrations by artists such as John M. Ward and Charles M. Russell. The book covers a range of themes, including creation stories, trickster tales, and legends of heroes and heroines. Through these stories, readers can gain insight into the rich cultural heritage of the Pacific Northwest tribes and their traditions. Overall, Totem Tales is a fascinating collection of Native American folklore that provides an important glimpse into the history and culture of 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.