Yurok Myths

Berkeley; (1976): University of California Press. First Edition. Octavo. 488pp., with a foreword by Theodora Kroeber and a biographical introduction by Timothy H.H. Thoresen, Folkloristic Commentary by Alan Dundes and Editor's preface by Grace Buzalkijko. Between 1901 and 1907 the author, then a young professor at the university of Berkely, made numerous trips into the country of the Yurok… Read more about this item

First Edition (presumed). Near fine / near fine. The late Professor Alfred Kroeber of the Univ. of California collected folk tales from the Yurok and allied tribes in northern California and southern Oregon from 1901 to 1907. He died before he could complete his compilation. His colleagues finished the job. Thoroughly researched and comprehensive, this collection was thought, by some,… Read more about this item

Berkeley and Los Angeles, CA: University of California Press, 1978. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 488 pages, 8vo. Minor shelfwear. Tight binding, no marks. Volume is in Very Good condition..