Images of a People: Tlingit Myths and Legends (World Folklore Series)

By Mary Helen Pelton and Jacqueline DiGennaro

Book Overview

In the first part of this book, the authors introduce us to the Tlingit culture, history, land, and traditional art forms. The second part is a collection of 22 tales, from creation myths and religious stories to stories that teach familial values. A bibliography, an index, color photographs, and illustrations by traditional Tlingit artist Ts'anak are included. A great resource for the multicultural classroom or for a unit on American Indians.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0872879186
• ISBN13: 9780872879188
• Release Date: October 1992
• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
• Length: 170 Pages
• Weight: 1.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 1.0" x 7.0"
• Age Range: 5 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 12