Signs of wear and consistent use.

Signs of wear and consistent use.

Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include

Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include

Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

1st Printing. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. pp. 192. Minor edge and corner wear;

1st Printing. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. pp. 192. Minor edge and corner wear; lightly scuffed and scratched; spine is gently creased; some light shelf wear; overall a very crisp and clean used copy! Full-color pictorial wrapper with white lettering. 192 very clean unmarked and uncreased historical and informative pages nicely enhanced by black and white photographs and illustrations! "Magnificent and haunting, the tall cedar sculptures called totem poles have become a distinctive symbol of the native people of the Northwest Coast. The powerful carvings of the vital and extraordinary beings such as Sea Bear, Thunderbird and Cedar Man are impressive and intriguing. Looking at Totem Poles is an indispensable guide to 110 poles in easily acessible outdoor locations in coastal British Columbia and Alaska. In clear and lively prose, Hilary Stewart describes the various types of poles, their purpose, and how they were carved and raised. She also identifies and explains frequently depicted figures and objects. Each pole, shown in a beautifully detailed drawing, is accompanied by a text that points out the crests, figures and objects carved on it. Historical and cultural background are given, legends are recounted and often the carver's comments or anecdotes enrich the pole's story. Photographs put some of the poles into context or show their carving and raising...."

0295972599 191pp including list of poles by location and index Maps An

0295972599 191pp including list of poles by location and index Maps An indispensible guide to 110 ples in easily accessible outdoor locations in coastal British Columbia and Alaska. Describes the various types of poles, their purpose, and how they were carved and raised Each shown in beautifully detailed drawings accompanied by a text that points out the crests, figures and objects in it, plus historical and cultural background, legends and more.

Signs of little wear on the cover.

Signs of little wear on the cover.

Remainder mark.

Remainder mark.