Ten'A Texts And Tales From Anvik, Alaska (1914)

By Pliny Earle Goddard, John W. Chapman, John W 1858-1939 Chapman

Book Overview

Ten�������A Texts and Tales from Anvik, Alaska is a book written by John Wight Chapman in 1914. The book is a collection of stories and texts from the Ten�������a people of Anvik, Alaska. The Ten�������a people are an indigenous group who have lived in the area for thousands of years. The book contains a variety of stories, including creation myths, tales of heroes and heroines, and stories of everyday life. These stories are told in both the Ten�������a language and in English translation. The book also includes photographs of the Ten�������a people and their way of life, as well as illustrations of traditional crafts and tools.In addition to the stories and photographs, the book also provides a detailed description of the Ten�������a language, including its grammar and vocabulary. The author, John Wight Chapman, was a linguist and missionary who lived among the Ten�������a people for several years. He worked to document their language and culture, and this book is a result of his efforts.Overall, Ten�������A Texts and Tales from Anvik, Alaska is a fascinating glimpse into the world of the Ten�������a people and their rich cultural heritage. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in indigenous cultures, linguistics, or Alaska history.With A Vocabulary.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: 1120028973
• ISBN13: 9781120028976
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"