In The Land Of The Head-Hunters (1915)

By Edward S. Curtis

Book Overview

In The Land Of The Head-Hunters is a book written by Edward S. Curtis and published in 1915. The book is a detailed account of the Kwakwaka'wakw people, a Native American tribe living in the Pacific Northwest. Curtis provides a comprehensive description of the tribe's customs, traditions, and way of life, including their elaborate masks, totem poles, and other art forms. The book is also a documentation of the tribe's history, including their conflicts with neighboring tribes and their interactions with European settlers. The book is accompanied by a collection of photographs taken by Curtis himself, which provide a visual representation of the Kwakwaka'wakw people and their culture. In The Land Of The Head-Hunters is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American culture and history.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: 1166437930
• ISBN13: 9781166437930
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"