Author Pat Kramer considers totem poles ""North America's most unique contribution to the world of aboriginal art."" In ALASKA'S TOTEM POLES, she provides a guide to the history of totem poles and their carvers, the legends behind them, how to ""read"" them, customs and ceremonies, fact and fiction on totem poles, famous totem poles, and where to see them. PAT KRAMER is an accomplished writer and photographer. She has worked with Native people in educational capacities for almost twenty years. She has participated in ceremonies, heard their stories, and received permission to repeat them. Her area of expertise is Northwest Coast Native cultures. Kramer's most-coveted award is a ceremonial Eagle Feather presented to her by the Native Indian Trade Association in thanks for the positive impact her books have brought to Western Canada's Native communities.

Alaska's Totem Poles

Arts & Photography

Kramer,Pat

Photography & Video

Alaska Northwest Books

Through the mists of Alaska's rain forest, totem poles have stood watch for untold generations. Imbued with mystery to outsider eyes, the fierce, carved symbols silently spoke of territories, legends, memorials, and paid debts. Today many of these cultural icons are preserved for the public to enjoy in heritage parks and historical centers through southeast Alaska. And, after nearly a century of repression, totem carving among Alaska's Tlingit, Haida, Tsimshian peoples is flourishing again.
In this newly revised edition of Alaska's Totem Poles, readers learn about the history and use of totems, clan crests, symbolism, and much more. A special section describes where to go to view totems. Author Pat Kramer traveled throughout the homelands of the Totem People―along Alaska's Panhandle, the coast of British Columbia, and into the Northwest―meeting the people, learning their stores, and researching and photographing totem poles. Foreword writer David A. Boxley also offers the unique perspective of a Native Alaskan carver who has been a leader in the renaissance.
This is a handy guide for travelers in Southeast Alaska who want to learn more about Alaska's totems. There's even a guide of where to view totems in the state. Ravens, killer whales (Orca) and bears... they're all represented in the totem.

History & Criticism

British Columbia for Free: And Almost Free

Travel

Canada

Whitecap Books Ltd.

A unique guide to all that is Native in western Canada, including ceremonies, crafts, restaurants and other native attractions available to the general public.

Native Sites in Western Canada (An Altitude Superguide)

Altitude Publishing

This book is the same as the English title, only with a full German text and cover.

Indianer in West Kanada (Altitude Superguides)

Reference

Foreign Language Study & Reference

Altitude Pub Canada Ltd

A complete guide to the iconography, creation, stories and people behind these incredible Native structures that are found throughout western Canada and the Pacific northwest.

Totem Poles (An Altitude Superguide)

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

A unique guide to all that is native in western Canada, including ceremonies, crafts, restaurants and other native attractions available to the general public. Fully revised and updated for 1998.

Native Sites in Western Canada

This book is the same as the English title, with a completely new German translation for 1998.

Native Sites of Western Canada

Vancouver is a magical place. Here, you can golf in the morning, sail among sheltered isles in the afternoon, and go night skiing within the course of a single day. Its spectacular marine and alpine setting, combined with its cultural diversity and dynamic atmosphere, make this city a favourite place to visit. 
This book features Vancouver's best loved attractions, restaurants, shopping areas, cultural events and recreational opportunities. It also contains detailed maps of downtown, Stanley Park and Granville Island, strolling and driving tours, historical vignettes, nightlife information, and over 70 full-colour photos.

Vancouver: An Altitude Superguide

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Books by Kramer,Pat

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Alaska's Totem Poles

Alaska's Totem Poles

British Columbia for Free: And Almost Free

Native Sites in Western Canada (An Altitude Superguide)

Indianer in West Kanada (Altitude Superguides)

Totem Poles (An Altitude Superguide)

Native Sites in Western Canada

Native Sites of Western Canada

Vancouver: An Altitude Superguide

Native Sites of Western Canada