Publisher's Synopsis
Tlingit Myths and Texts is a book written by John R. Swanton, a renowned ethnographer and linguist. The book is a collection of traditional myths and stories of the Tlingit people, who are indigenous to the Pacific Northwest coast of North America. The book is divided into two parts: the first part focuses on the myths and legends of the Tlingit people, while the second part contains transcriptions of Tlingit texts, including songs, speeches, and stories.The myths and legends in the first part of the book cover a wide range of topics, including creation stories, animal stories, and stories of heroes and heroines. These stories are not only entertaining and engaging, but they also provide insight into the Tlingit culture, values, and beliefs.The second part of the book contains transcriptions of Tlingit texts, which were collected by Swanton during his fieldwork in the early 1900s. These texts are presented in their original Tlingit language, as well as in English translation. They provide a valuable resource for linguists and scholars interested in the Tlingit language and culture.Overall, Tlingit Myths and Texts is an important contribution to the study of indigenous cultures and languages in North America. It provides a comprehensive and detailed look at the myths, stories, and texts of the Tlingit people, and serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of this fascinating group of people.1909. This work represents the Smithsonian Institution Bureau of American Ethnology, Bulletin 39. The following myths and texts were collected at Sitka and Wrangell, Alaska in January through April 1904 from the Tlingit Indians in residence there. Some of the stories were related by the writer's Sitka interpreter, Don Cameron, of the Chilkat Ka'gwantan, and others by a Yakutat man.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.
