Guide To Anthropological Collection In The Provincial Museum (1909)

By British Columbia Provincial Museum

Book Overview

The Guide to Anthropological Collection in the Provincial Museum is a book that was published in 1909 by the British Columbia Provincial Museum. The book is a comprehensive guide to the museum's anthropological collection, which includes artifacts and specimens from the indigenous peoples of British Columbia.The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of the collection. The first section provides an overview of the museum's history and the development of its collection. The second section focuses on the ethnographic collection, which includes objects such as tools, clothing, and ceremonial objects.The third section of the book is devoted to the archaeological collection, which includes artifacts from ancient cultures that lived in British Columbia. This section includes detailed descriptions of the different types of artifacts, such as stone tools, pottery, and bone artifacts.The fourth section of the book focuses on the natural history collection, which includes specimens of plants, animals, and fossils. The final section of the book is a glossary of terms used in anthropology and archaeology.Overall, the Guide to Anthropological Collection in the Provincial Museum is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the indigenous cultures and natural history of British Columbia. It provides a detailed and comprehensive overview of the museum's collection and is a testament to the importance of preserving and studying the cultural heritage of the region.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163960187
• ISBN13: 9781163960189
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 82 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"