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Two old women : an Alaska legend of betrayal, courage, and survival Cover Image Book

Two old women : an Alaska legend of betrayal, courage, and survival

Wallis, Velma. (Author).

Summary: Based on an Athabascan Indian legend passed along from mother to daughter for many generations on the upper Yukon River in Alaska, this is the tragic and shocking story-with a surprise ending-of two elderly women abandoned by a migrating tribe that faces starvation brought on by unusually harsh Arctic weather and a shortage of fish and game. This story of survival is told with suspense by Velma Wallis, whose subject matter challenges the taboos of her past. Yet, her themes are modern-empowerment of women, the graying of America, Native American ways.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0972494499
  • ISBN: 9780972494496
  • ISBN: 0060723521
  • Physical Description: print
    xiii, 142 pages : illustrations, maps ; 19 cm
  • Edition: Second edition
  • Publisher: Kenmore, Wash. : Epicenter Press, 2004.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"10th anniversary edition"--Book jacket.
Includes reading group discussion guide.
Target Audience Note:
1030L Lexile

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Gwich'in Indians Folklore
Athapascan Indians Folklore
Alaska Folklore

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