Kwakiutl Texts

Kwakiutl Texts is a book written by Franz Boas that provides a collection of traditional stories and myths from the Kwakiutl people of the Pacific Northwest Coast of North America. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part containing stories that were recorded in the Kwakiutl language and the second part providing English translations. The stories cover a range of topics, including creation myths, animal tales, and historical accounts of important events and figures in Kwakiutl culture. Boas, a renowned anthropologist and linguist, worked closely with Kwakiutl elders to collect and preserve these stories, which were in danger of being lost as the Kwakiutl people faced cultural and linguistic assimilation. Kwakiutl Texts is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Pacific Northwest Coast, as well as for linguists and anthropologists studying indigenous languages and oral traditions.Publications Of The Jesup North Pacific Expedition. New York: Memoirs Of The American Museum Of Natural History, December 1902. Whole Series, Vol. V. Anthropology, Vol. IV.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.