The spectacular totem poles of British Columbia and Alaska; on which appear birds; animals; and unrecognizable creatures; are found nowhere else in the world. To save specimens of this now-abandoned American Indian craft and make them accessible to Alaska visitors; the United States Forest Service in 1938 began placing Tlingit and Haida totem poles in natural settings near Ketchikan; Wrangel; and Sitka.The Wolf and the Raven describes the poles; their place in the Indian culture of their day; the myths and legends they recount; and the history of the restoration program.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. The Footnotes Equaled the Southern Journey!By CharlsieI purchased this book as a research aid for my next two novels. First; the book was perfect regarding my setting (I'm a Mississippian and presently living in Gulfport). Young Mr. Gusley was operating in territory familiar to me. Given his musings were for his memoir and meant for himself and family (probably his someday kids) he was frank in his attitude toward the War; the rebellious states; and slavery as well as slaves--it was about the Union; folks; not about slavery. But I digress. What was particularly special about this book were the detailed annotations added by editor Edward T. Cotham--the notes were chock-a-block with useful information and references. I read and took notes on every one. Highly recommended for anyone interested in the naval side (U.S. as well as Confederate)of the War Between the States (yes; that includes the Marines--they really do belong to the Navy--and it's a good thing the Navy claimed them at the time or I don't know what would have become of them--but again I digress.) This book is a keeper in my reference library.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Yankee Marine DiaryBy Jeffrey D. BlairAs other reviews have pointed out; there are loads of Civil War diaries. What makes this unique is because it is by a Marine. The Marine forces were very small compared to the Army and Navy forces of both combatants. This was particularly interesting to me as some of his travels brought him along the Texas Gulf Coast; not very far from where I live. It is obvious from his writings that Marine duty with the Navy blockades in the South could be very boring at times. I enjoyed the book.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Civil War Marine; West Gulf; May 1862 - Oct 1863By Michael E. SteinPvt. Henry O. Gusley's diary from (May 1862) aboard ship USS Westfield until its loss; then the USS Clifton until its loss and his capture (Sept 1863) at Second Sabine Pass. A nice mixture of daily routine as well as the major and minor actions he participated in during his time with the West Gulf Blockade Squadron under Admiral David G. Farragut. Bugs or bullets; he gives you the flavor.
