Exploring the rich lives of the Eskimo and Indian tribes of British North America
This edition offers a clear, illustrated overview of how people lived, worked, and believed in the far north and Pacific coast regions. It presents practical details about daily life, craft, and culture in a readable, accessible way.
The chapters move from everyday homes and family life to tools, clothing, and food, then into beliefs, ceremonies, and storytelling. You’ll see how communities organized themselves, built and decorated their dwellings, and passed down songs, legends, and practical knowledge across generations.
- How coastal and inland tribes built large cedar houses, summer shelters, and durable boxes for valuables
- Everyday life, including hunting, fishing, diet, clothing, and material goods
- Artistic traditions such as basket work and the use of ancestor figures in designs
- Beliefs and practices, including the role of the angakok (medicine man) and burial customs
- Tales and myths told around campfires and in settlements
Ideal for readers curious about North American Indigenous cultures, their environments, and their enduring traditions.