Totem Poles - Softcover

Pat Kramer

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1894974441 ISBN 13: 9781894974448

Publisher: Heritage House Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

This book guides readers to the many places in British Columbia, Washington and Alaska where totem poles can be found and helps viewers understand the ""language"" of the poles.

Learn about their origin and history, the symbols and ceremonies linked to them, types of figures and how to identify them, and where to see authentic poles and pole collections.

Pat Kramer spent many years researching the material in this book and worked closely with First Nations to create a fresh and revealing look at these incredible artifacts. Filled with fascinating facts, legends and photographs, Totem Poles is an excellent guide, reference and souvenir.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

The First Peoples of the Pacific coast recorded their history and preserved their legends, myths and stories on spectacularly-carved totem poles. This Altitude SuperGuide helps you to understand the ÏlanguageÓ of these totem poles. Soar with the Thunderbird or tempt the unwary with Dzunkwa, while experiencing the legends of the First PeoplesÌ past and present. Pat Kramer spent many years researching the historical material as well as working closely with the First Peoples themselves in order to bring a fresh and revealing view on these incredible living artifacts.

About the Author:

Pat Kramer is a long-time resident of BCs west coast. Pat is a naturalist and speaker who works on cruise ships and writes guides for travel connoisseurs who delight in well-planned trips filled with hidden wonders. Pat has travelled the world visiting First Peoples and is an acknowledged expert on the cultures of Northwest Coast First Nations, with whom she worked in educational capacities for more than 20 year.

About this edition

• Publisher: Heritage House Publishing
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1894974441
• ISBN 13: 9781894974448
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 112