Since the Time of the Transformers: The Ancient Heritage of the Nuu-chah-nulth, Ditidaht, and Makah

by Alan D. McMillan

This book examines over 4000 years of culture history of the related Nuu-chah-nulth, Ditidaht, and Makah peoples on western Vancouver Island and the Olympic Peninsula. Using data from the Toquaht Archaeological Project, McMillan challenges current ethnographic interpretations that show little or no change in these peoples’ culture. Instead, by combining historical evidence, recent archaeological data, and oral traditions he demonstrates conclusively that there were in fact extensive cultural changes and restructuring in these societies in the century following contact with Europeans.

Genres: History

264 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[Miranda W. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great overview of the history of the Nuu-chah-nulth from prehistory to the present. Very detailed but easy to follow and find the information needed. Very helpful for a school project.

[Wendi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Since the Time of the Transformers pulls from a large body ethnohistory, history, and archaeology to explain how the cultures of three related native groups have evolved over the last four thousand years. The author does a good job of synthesizing archaeological and anthropological findings in a way that readable and enjoyable (at least to the outside).