Alsea Texts And Myths

Alsea Texts and Myths is a book authored by Leo J. Frachtenberg, which provides a comprehensive collection of texts and myths from the Alsea tribe. The Alsea tribe is a Native American tribe that used to inhabit the Oregon coast. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about the Alsea tribe's culture, traditions, and beliefs. The book is divided into two parts. The first part includes a detailed introduction to the Alsea tribe's history, language, and culture. It provides a brief overview of the tribe's social structure, economy, and religious beliefs. The second part of the book contains a collection of traditional Alsea texts and myths. These texts and myths cover a wide range of topics, including creation stories, animal tales, and legends about important figures in Alsea culture. The book is written in a scholarly style, with detailed footnotes and references to other works on Native American culture. It is an essential resource for researchers, scholars, and students interested in Native American studies. The book's detailed introduction and comprehensive collection of texts and myths make it an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning about the Alsea tribe and their culture.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.

Author: Leo J. Frachtenberg
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 01/17/2007
Pages: 308
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d
ISBN: 9781430466864

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