The Land Still Speaks, Jii Nanh Tth'aih Hee Giinkhii: Gwitchin Words About Life in Dempster Country

Old Crow, Yukon: Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation Lands and Resources Department, 1999. Pictorial Cover. Good+ to Very Good-. Millennia of experience living off the land have endowed Gwitchin [people] with an intimate knowledge of the geography and resources in, what we now know as, the Dempster Highway landscape. This book is the product of the work, effort, ideas, and enthusiasm of many people. In particular, the words of Gwitchin Elders tell us about the past, provide guidelines for the present, and prompt us to think about the future." Glossy illustrated hard cover with black titling on spine and front, title page is illustrated with a black and white photograph and is SIGNED by Erin Sherry, black and white photographs and illustrations throughout, 322 pages. Cover has minor shelf wear, two bumps to lower front edge, upper text block edge has some small, pale spots, there are some small, faint spots on front end papers and on pages 310 and 311, lower free corner of a portion of the text (pp. 217-284) has been bumped. Book is generally clean and tight - a handsome copy. Book is overweight. Shipping charges are calculated for a standard parcel under 1 kg. Additional charges will apply for heavier shipments, but not until the customer agrees. Canadian customers, please note that applicable sales taxes will be added. Please contact us with any questions you might have. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall