Myths And Legends Of Alaska

Myths and Legends of Alaska is a collection of traditional stories and legends from the Alaskan Native peoples, compiled and retold by Katharine Berry Judson. The book includes tales of creation, heroes, tricksters, and supernatural beings, as well as stories of everyday life in the harsh and beautiful Alaskan wilderness. The stories are richly illustrated with black and white drawings, and each one is introduced with a brief explanation of its cultural and historical significance. From the origin of the world to the adventures of Raven and the struggles of the Inuit people, Myths and Legends of Alaska provides a fascinating glimpse into the rich and diverse mythology of one of America's most unique regions.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.