The Haidas
Original Notebook and Sketches 1878
Published on 1. March 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
70 pages
978-1-998321-11-7 (ISBN)
Description
Complete and unabridged with unpublished material, Dawson's observations during his 1878 survey of the Queen Charlotte Islands concerning the Haida culture are presented. In this he had a special interest as an anthropologist, over and above his work as a scientist for the Geological Survey of Canada. From 1875-1898 he explored the northwest coast, mapping, measuring, observing, writing, taking glass-plate photographs and drawing. His sketches from another 1878 notebook are included.
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Language
English
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Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
144 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-998321-11-7 (9781998321117)
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George Mercer Dawson (1849 - 1901) was a Canadian geologist, surveyor and explorer. He travelled in western Canada including the northwest coast and Alaska.. Director of the Geological Survey of Canada 1895-1901. As well as his work in geology and land resources he had a special interest in native culture and languages.