Monuments In Cedar: The Authentic Story Of The Totem Pole

Monuments in Cedar: The Authentic Story of the Totem Pole is a non-fiction book written by Edward Linnaeus Keithahn. The book tells the story of the creation of a totem pole by a Native American artist named James Bender and his family. The totem pole was commissioned by the city of Ketchikan, Alaska, as a monument to the Tlingit people and their culture.The book explores the history and significance of totem poles in Native American culture, as well as the process of creating a totem pole from start to finish. It also delves into the personal stories of James Bender and his family, and their connection to the totem pole and their Native American heritage.Throughout the book, Keithahn provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of the totem pole, including its various symbols and meanings. He also discusses the controversy surrounding the use of totem poles as tourist attractions and the impact of cultural appropriation on Native American communities.Overall, Monuments in Cedar is a comprehensive and engaging exploration of Native American culture, art, and history, as well as a tribute to the enduring legacy of the totem pole.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: Edward Linnaeus Keithahn
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Published: 07/14/2012
Pages: 162
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.90lbs
Size: 11.20h x 8.70w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9781258434441

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