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The Bella Coola IndiansBook 1948 • McIlwraith, T. F. (Thomas Forsyth)
Nuxalk • North America > Northwest Coast and California
This source, vol. 1 of two volumes, is a 'classic' in the field of ethnographic writing, and was compiled by the author, a well-known ethnologist, from extensive notes taken in the field during his two visits to the Bellacoola from March to August 19...The Bella Coola IndiansBook 1948 • McIlwraith, T. F. (Thomas Forsyth)
Nuxalk • North America > Northwest Coast and California
This document, volume 2 of two volumes, is a continuation of the previous work (1: McIlwraith), and deals in great part with the role of the Bella Coola [n]Kusiut [/n] society -- its membership (including initiation and disciplining of members), its ...