The Story of the Totem Pole

by Ruth Brindze, Yeffe Kimball (Illustrator)

Illustrated account of the totem its beginnings and uses as a means of relating Indian history, myths, and the personality of its makers

62 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1951

Reviews

[Kazu Fujisawa]

This book explains about totem pole and American Indian culture and tells stories about crew of Captain Roberts, and some old tales of Indian culture.
This book gives detailed illustration of the culture and life of Indian village in text. Story is written in easier terms to understand, yet might be too difficult for younger students.
I liked this book because of the detailed illustration brings me into Indian village, and stories are very foreign yet interesting.
This book uses easy languages but yet it might be difficult to get attention of younger audiences. Text is narrative and does not draw audience in perspective much.

[Jan]

Charming children's boom about totem pole lore from the Alaska area