Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-188) and index.
Pt. 1. The Background. The Northwest Coast: The Land and the People. Totem Poles: A Historical Overview. Types of Totem Poles. Carving and Raising Poles -- Pt. 2. The Images Carved on Poles. Figures. Crests. Ceremonial and Everyday Objects. The Depiction of Legends -- Pt. 3. A Guide to Outdoor Totem Poles. Southern British Columbia. Vancouver Island. Northern British Columbia. Alaska