People of salmon and cedar / Ron Hirschi ; illustrated by Deborah Cooper with photographs by Edward S. Curtis.
Material type: TextPublication details: New York : Cobblehill Books, c1996.Edition: 1st edDescription: 42 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cmISBN:- 0525651837
- 9780525651833
- Indians of North America -- Fishing -- Washington (State) -- Juvenile literature
- Indians of North America -- Food -- Washington (State) -- Juvenile literature
- Indian wood-carving -- Washington (State) -- Juvenile literature
- Salmon fishing -- Washington (State) -- Juvenile literature
- Cedar -- Social aspects -- Washington (State) -- Juvenile literature
- Indians of North America -- Food -- Washington (State)
- Indian wood-carving -- Washington (State)
- Salmon fishing -- Washington (State)
- Cedar -- Social aspects -- Washington (State)
- Indians of North America -- Fishing -- Washington (State)
- E78.W3 H57 1996
Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Lending Books | Elisabeth C. Miller Library Youth Collection | QK98.6.P23 H57 1996 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 39352800028334 |
Welcome -- Every river has its people -- Welcoming the salmon peo0ple -- The first salmon celebration -- Giving thanks to the cedar -- The greatest wealth -- Giving thanks to the earth.
This illustrated history of the Northwest Coast Indians details the close relationship native people have with both salmon and cedar. (Miller Library Staff)
An introduction to the culture of the Northwest Coast Indians focuses on the relationship between its people and their landscape, and describes their introduction to the first white settlers, cultural traditions, and respect for nature.
American Indian Children's and Young Adult Material.
Recommended for primary school (age 6-12) and up.