Kathlamet Texts

Kathlamet Texts

Franz Boas

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2006
Materia
Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781428618367
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Kathlamet Texts is a book written by Franz Boas, a renowned anthropologist and linguist. The book is a compilation of texts and stories from the Kathlamet people, a Native American tribe from the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. The texts were collected by Boas during his fieldwork with the tribe in the late 19th century.The book includes a detailed introduction by Boas, which provides information about the Kathlamet people, their language, and their culture. The texts themselves are presented in the original Kathlamet language, with English translations provided by Boas. The stories cover a range of topics, including creation myths, animal tales, and historical accounts.Kathlamet Texts is an important resource for scholars of linguistics, anthropology, and Native American studies. It provides valuable insights into the language and culture of the Kathlamet people, and serves as a testament to their rich oral traditions. The book is also of interest to anyone interested in the history and culture of the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.A Collection Of 33 Myths And Folk Tales, Mainly In The Kathlamet Dialect Of The Upper Chinook Language, Spoken In The State Of Washington With The Native Text And Corresponding English Included.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.

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