This work gives a historical, cultural, and artistic account of the ancient craft of totem poles that has grown to be a symbol of the Native Americans of the Northwest Coast.
Of the many resources available to the First Nations of the Northwest Coast, the most vital was fish. The people devised ingenious ways of catching the different species of fish, creating a technology vastly different from that of today's industrial world. With attention to clarity and detail, Hilary Stewart illustrates their hooks, lines, sinkers ...
In this text, the author takes the reader on a guided tour as she buys land and builds her own dream home on a remote island. As she settles in, she surveys every inch of the natural world within a 30-foot radius of her home, from the families of bats and deer to the varying wildlife patterns.
Genetics, Health Care and Public Policy is an introduction to the new discipline of public health genetics. It brings together the insights of genetic and molecular science as a means of protecting and improving the health of the population. Its scope is wide and requires an understanding of genetics, epidemiology, public health and the principles ...
Few people realize how simple -- and safe -- it is to use wild plants to make natural drinks and jams. Drink in the Wild explains how to identify, harvest, dry, and store wild plants for a variety of delicious drinks and spreadables. There are 60 recipes that include Blueberry Cordial, Sorrel Lemonade, Clover Blossom Tea, and Oregon Grape Jelly, ...
This book is for anyone who has looked at artifacts from the Northwest Coast in a museum and wondered: "How were these made?" "What was their function?" "How were they used?" Hilary Stewart lifts artifacts out of their isolation in a glass case and puts them into the context of the life of early native people on the coast. Archaeological ...
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Children of the Raven
Date Published: 1978
Description: Unpaginated, 9.5x7 inches oblong, introduction, artist bios, photos, reproductions of the artworks in black and red inks, errata, graphics dealers list, very good in original pictorial wraps. First collection of art from Native American artists living and woring in 'Ksan, a replica Gitskan village in BC. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Hancock House Publishers
Date Published: 1973
Description: Good in Fair jacket. 4to. Signed by Author Signed by the author. Tall hardcover. Sound & nice copy, moderate edgewear. Jacket is bright & clean, light to moderate rubbing/edgewear. May not be available for international shipment at usual rates due to weight/size. read more
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White Slaves of the Nootka: The Adventures and Sufferings of John R Jewitt While a Captive of the Nootka Indians 1803-05
