Story As Sharp As a Knife: The Classical Haida Mythtellers and Their World

Vancouver, BC, Canada: Douglas & McIntyre Ltd, 1999. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. The book and jacket are in very good condition, little shelf rubbing apparent. Apart from some writing on the first title page left from a previous owner the text and images inside appear clean and clear throughout. 'The Haida world is a misty archipelago a hundred stormy miles off the coasts of British Columbia and Alaska. For more than a thousand years before the Europeans came, a great culture flourished on these islands. In 1900 and 1901 the linguist and ethnographer John Swanton took dictation from the last traditional Haida-speaking storytellers, poets, and historians. Robert Bringhurst worked for many years with these manuscripts, and here he brings them to life in the English language. A Story as Sharp as a Knife brings a lifetime of passion and a broad array of skills humanistic, scientific, and poetical to focus on a rich and powerful tradition that the world has long ignored.' 527 pages. 6.5 x 9.25 inches. May require additional postage. This listing was made by a small independent book shop. We carefully inspect every single book we list and give accurate descriptions. If you require we will promptly send pictures of listed books upon request .