Melville Jacobs

The Content and Style of an Oral Literature: Clackamas Chinook Myths and Tales is a book written by Melville Jacobs, which explores the oral literature of the Clackamas Chinook people. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the myths and tales of the Clackamas Chinook tribe, which were passed down orally from generation to generation. Jacobs examines the content and style of these myths and tales, and provides an in-depth analysis of the cultural and historical context in which they were created. He also discusses the role of storytelling in the Clackamas Chinook culture, and how these stories were used to teach important moral lessons and preserve the tribe's traditions and beliefs. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Clackamas Chinook oral literature. Jacobs provides detailed translations of many of the myths and tales, as well as commentary on their meaning and significance. Overall, The Content and Style of an Oral Literature: Clackamas Chinook Myths and Tales is a fascinating exploration of an important aspect of Native American culture. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American studies, folklore, or oral literature. Viking Fund Publications In Anthropology, No. 26. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Coos Myth Texts is a book that presents a collection of traditional myths and legends of the Coos people, a Native American tribe from the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. The book was published in April 1940 as part of the University of Washington Publications in Anthropology series, volume 8, number 2. The author, Melville Jacobs, was a prominent anthropologist and linguist who conducted extensive fieldwork among the Coos people in the 1930s. The book contains a total of 28 myths, which were collected from Coos elders and translated into English by Jacobs. The myths cover a wide range of topics, including the creation of the world, the origins of animals and plants, the adventures of mythological heroes and heroines, and the relationships between humans and supernatural beings. Each myth is presented in a standardized format, with an introduction that provides contextual information about the story and its sources, followed by the text of the myth in both Coos and English. The Coos text is accompanied by a phonetic transcription and a word-by-word translation, which allows readers to gain insight into the linguistic structure and cultural context of the myths. Overall, Coos Myth Texts is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Native American mythology, linguistics, and anthropology, as well as anyone interested in the cultural heritage of the Pacific Northwest region. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Nehalem Tillamook Tales is a book that falls under the University of Oregon Monographs, Studies in Anthropology, No. 5, February, 1959. The book is written by Elizabeth Derr Jacobs and is a collection of stories and legends of the Nehalem and Tillamook tribes of the Pacific Northwest. The book offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of these tribes and their traditions, beliefs, and customs. The stories featured in this book are a mix of creation myths, tales of heroes and heroines, and fables that offer moral lessons. The author has used her skills as an anthropologist to provide a detailed analysis of the stories and their significance in the context of the Nehalem and Tillamook cultures. The book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Pacific Northwest tribes and is a must-read for students and scholars of anthropology. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.