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Indian Myths & Legends From The North Pacific Coast Of America: A Translation Of Franz Boas' 1895 Edition Of Indianische Sagen V
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Franz Boas (18581942), Geographer, Linguist, Physical Anthropologist And Ethnologist, Is Considered The Father Of Modern North American Anthropology.The 1895 German Publication Ofindianische Sagen Von Der Nordpacifischen Kste Amerikasgathered Together In A Single Volume His Earliest Research In British Columbia, Consisting Of 250 B.C. First Nations Myths And Legends Which Had Been Previously Serialized In German Periodicals Between 1891 And 1895.In 1973, The B.C. Indian Language Project First Commissioned This Peerreviewed Translation From Dietrich Bertz Of Victoria, Who Completed His Revised Draft In 1977, Incorporating The Introduction By Professor Claude Lvistrauss. Then Began The Projects Immense Task Of Researching, Footnoting And Annotating The Text, Which Was To Continue Intermittently For Over Twenty Years.This Volume Of First Nations Myths And Legends Is An Extraordinarily Important Document In The History Of North American Anthropology.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'Indian Myths & Legends from the North Pacific Coast of America'? A: The book compiles 250 First Nations myths and legends from British Columbia, originally published in German in 1895, and presents a significant collection of indigenous narratives.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Franz Boas, a prominent anthropologist known as the father of modern North American anthropology.
- Q: What is the significance of the 1895 edition of this book? A: The 1895 edition is notable for gathering Boas's earliest research and documenting First Nations stories that had been serialized in periodicals, making it a crucial historical document.
- Q: Is this book a new edition or a reprint? A: This is a new edition published on November 14, 2006, which includes a peer-reviewed translation and annotations.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 704 pages, providing an extensive collection of myths and legends.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring that it is in pristine condition for readers.
- Q: Are there any illustrations or images in this book? A: The product details do not specify illustrations, so it is primarily text-focused with myths and legends.
- Q: Who translated the book into English? A: The translation was completed by Dietrich Bertz, commissioned by the B.C. Indian Language Project.
- Q: What genre does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under 'Criticism & Theory', reflecting its academic nature and focus on anthropological studies.