Melonie Ancheta

Finally, a book worth reading, and rereading, about the history, art and cultures of the Northwest Coast of North America. I have read more than 500 pieces of literature about the NW Coast and this is the first book in 200 years that cogently explains the persistence of NW Coast art-forms, the relationship between the art, cultures and oral history, and provides thought-provoking insights into the very nature of NWC Native cultures. An erudite and fascinating book that should be required reading for every NWC Native studies program.