Book
The Indians of Cape Flattery: at the entrance to the Strait of Fuca, Washington Territory
Smithsonian Institution • (220) • Published In 1870 • Pages: ix, 108
By: Swan, James G..
Abstract
Swan was a government teacher and medical practitioner among the Makah Indians for several years. This monograph is the record of his personal observations. It contains descriptions of food, clothing, ornaments, dwellings, handicrafts, hunting and fishing, social and religious practices, treatment of the sick, mythology and folklore, and physical traits. It also includes a list of Makah words and place names. Swan is precise in his accounts of material objects and economic activities; less informative on social organization and personal relationships.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2010
- Region
- North America
- Sub Region
- Northwest Coast and California
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Educator
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Robert Lee ; 1960: John Beierle; 2010
- Field Date
- 1855-1864
- Coverage Date
- 1855-1864
- Coverage Place
- Makah Indians, Cape Flattery, Washington State, United States
- Notes
- By James G. Swan
- LCCN
- s 13000076
- LCSH
- Nootka Indians
- Makah Indians
- Indians of North America--Washington (State)
- Nuu-chah-nulth Indians