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Tsimshian Texts

Tsimshian Texts

Boas, Franz

Hardcover

Native American HistoryMiscellaneous LanguagesAnthropology

ISBN10: 054811000X
ISBN13: 9780548110003
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jul 25 2007
Pages: 252
Weight: 1.19
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Tsimshian Texts is a book written by Franz Boas, a renowned anthropologist, and linguist. The book is a collection of traditional stories, myths, and legends of the Tsimshian people, an indigenous group living in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. The texts were collected by Boas during his fieldwork among the Tsimshian people in the late 19th century.The book is divided into two parts. The first part contains the Tsimshian texts in their original language, with English translations provided by Boas. The second part provides linguistic analysis and commentary on the texts, including discussions on the Tsimshian language, grammar, and syntax.The stories in the book cover a wide range of topics, including creation myths, animal tales, and supernatural beings. They provide insight into the Tsimshian people's beliefs, traditions, and way of life. The book is considered a valuable resource for scholars of linguistics, anthropology, and Native American studies.Overall, Tsimshian Texts is a significant contribution to the study of indigenous cultures and languages, providing a glimpse into the rich and diverse world of the Tsimshian people.Tsimshian Indian Myths From The Nass River Region Of British Columbia. Native Texts With English Translations.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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