Book

The Thlinkets of southeastern Alaska

Stone and KimballChicago • Published In 1896 • Pages:

By: Knapp, Frances, Dorr, Rheta Childe.

Abstract
This consists primarily of original data gathered by the authors, one of whom resided for three years in the government house at Sitka. Data are given on village life, warfare, potlatches, witchcraft and shamanism, and folk-lore. Particularly good descriptions are given throughout the work of the various aspects of the life cycle: birth and child care, puberty, marriage ceremonies, and funerals. The book is valuable for its continuity, and for the descriptive details that help to fill out the sometimes stark descriptions contained in the writings of others on the Tlingit.
culture
Tlingit
HRAF PubDate
1997
Region
North America
Sub Region
Northwest Coast and California
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Government Official
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
James Leary ; 1958
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
southeastern Alaska, United States
Notes
by Frances Knapp and Rheta Louise Childe
LCCN
02016462
LCSH
Tlingit Indians