The Siwash, Their Life, Legends, and Tales: Puget Sound and Pacfic Northwest
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"The Siwash, Their Life, Legends, and Tales: Puget Sound and Pacific Northwest" by J.A. Costello is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work aims to document the life, culture, and legends of the native Siwash people of Puget Sound, providing an in-depth ethnological study that reflects the traditions and experiences of various tribes before they were significantly altered by contact with European settlers. The opening portion of the
book provides a preface and an introduction to the history and exploration of the Pacific Northwest, specifically detailing the arrival of European navigators and the subsequent impact on local Indigenous tribes. It highlights key figures in the exploration efforts, such as Captain Vancouver and Juan de Fuca, and outlines the territorial claims by various nations. The text emphasizes the Siwash people’s connection to their land, their traditions, and the early interactions with white settlers, setting the stage for a broader exploration of their legends, culture, and daily life in the chapters to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Costello, J. A. (Joseph Allen), 1854-1943 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 02016135 |
| Title | The Siwash, Their Life, Legends, and Tales: Puget Sound and Pacfic Northwest |
| Credits |
Produced by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Salishan Indians |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Northwest Coast of North America |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Northwest, Pacific |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59592 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-59592-4 |
| Release Date | May 24, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 613 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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