Publisher's Synopsis
Excerpt from The Most Striking of Objects: The Totem Poles of Sitka National Historical Park
The original memorials and the subsequent recarved poles have been well incorporated into the forested park setting. Despite the years and cultural changes, the poles continue to be vibrant and solid reminders of the enduring Southeast Alaska Native peoples. This book pulls together written sources and interviews with present day carvers. The reader will gain a historical perspective of National Park Service management including preservation efforts and issues associ ated with the collection.
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