book chapter

Aconite poison whaling in Asia and America: an Aleutian transfer to the New World

G. P. O. • Washington • Published In 1943 • Pages: 415-468

By: Heizer, Robert Fleming.

Abstract
A comparative study of aconite poison whaling with a view toward substantiating the theory of interchange of culture between Asia and America via the Aleutian Islands. World-wide whaling customs are discussed, but only the material pertaining directly to the Aleut is included. The illustrations were not reproduced.
Subjects
Historical reconstruction
Marine hunting
Pharmaceuticals
Weapons
culture
Aleut
HRAF PubDate
2007
Region
North America
Sub Region
Arctic and Subarctic
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Leila S. Small ; 1950-1956
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
1832-1940
Coverage Place
Aleutian-Kodiak region, Alaska, United States
Notes
Robert F. Heizer
This document consists of excerpts
Includes bibliographical references
The study includes the Kodiak Island and Alaskan Pennisula.
LCCN
06006657
LCSH
Aleuts