Kwakiutl Tales V2 (1910)

Kwakiutl Tales V2 is a book written by Franz Boas and first published in 1910. This book is a collection of traditional stories and legends from the Kwakiutl people, who are indigenous to the Pacific Northwest region of North America. The Kwakiutl tales are rich in detail and offer insight into the beliefs, customs, and values of this fascinating culture. The stories cover a wide range of topics, from creation myths and tales of supernatural beings to stories of everyday life, love, and loss. Boas, who was a respected anthropologist and ethnographer, collected these stories from Kwakiutl storytellers and translated them into English for a wider audience. The book includes detailed notes and commentary from Boas, providing additional context and analysis of the stories. Kwakiutl Tales V2 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American folklore and traditional storytelling.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.