Haida Texts and Myths: Skidegate Dialect is a book by John R. Swanton that presents a collection of traditional Haida stories and myths. The Haida people are indigenous to the Pacific Northwest coast of North America, and their oral traditions have been passed down through generations. Swanton, an American anthropologist, collected these stories during his fieldwork among the Haida people in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the Skidegate dialect of the Haida language, which is spoken in the village of Skidegate ...
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Haida Texts and Myths: Skidegate Dialect is a book by John R. Swanton that presents a collection of traditional Haida stories and myths. The Haida people are indigenous to the Pacific Northwest coast of North America, and their oral traditions have been passed down through generations. Swanton, an American anthropologist, collected these stories during his fieldwork among the Haida people in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the Skidegate dialect of the Haida language, which is spoken in the village of Skidegate on Haida Gwaii (formerly known as the Queen Charlotte Islands) in British Columbia, Canada. The stories cover a wide range of topics, from creation myths and tales of supernatural beings to historical accounts and personal narratives. Swanton provides English translations of the Haida texts, along with detailed notes and commentary on the cultural and linguistic context of each story. The book also includes a glossary of Haida words and phrases, as well as a pronunciation guide. Overall, Haida Texts and Myths: Skidegate Dialect is an important resource for anyone interested in Haida culture and folklore, as well as for linguists and anthropologists studying indigenous languages and oral traditions.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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