The Tlingit: An Introduction to Their Culture & History

By Wallace M. Olson

Book Overview

Wally Olson has succeeded in presenting an extremely thorough introductory book about the Tlingit Indians. While it is not the most comprehensive book ever written, it is a must read for anyone... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0965900908
• ISBN13: 9780965900904
• Release Date: August 1997
• Publisher: Heritage Research
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.5" x 6.3"

Customer Reviews

If you read only 1 book about the Tlingit this should be it!

Wally Olson has succeeded in presenting an extremely thorough introductory book about the Tlingit Indians. While it is not the most comprehensive book ever written, it is a must read for anyone interested in the Tlingit. The book is well organized, stimulating reading, and well illustrated. Many books on this subject are very "dry" reading and detail tends to make comprehension difficult. I would recommend this book for anyone who chose to read just one book on this subject, or as a "primer" before tackling more comprehensive books. In 108 pages, the reader is given a thorough "introduction" to the Tlingit: geography, origin and history, language, culture, beliefs, art and a valuable recommended readings list for those who wish to further explore this fascinating tribe. Charts, maps and illustrations (both black and white and color) go a long way to increasing the comprehension of the literary content of the book. Additionally, information is logically presented as well as accurate.