by John R. Swanton (Author)
Tlingit Myths and Texts is a book written by John R. Swanton and published in 1909. It is a collection of myths and texts from the Tlingit people, an indigenous group from the Pacific Northwest Coast of North America. The book includes stories of creation, animal and human transformations, and historical events. The myths and texts are presented in their original Tlingit language, as well as in English translation. Swanton also provides extensive notes and commentary on the cultural and linguistic context of the stories. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the folklore and history of the Tlingit people, as well as for scholars of anthropology and linguistics.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.