Spirits of the Coast: Orcas in Science, Art and History
| AUTHOR | Hanke, Gavin; Hammond, Lorne; Cullis-Suzuki, Severn et al. |
| PUBLISHER | Royal British Columbia Museum (06/05/2020) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
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"A magnificent journey alongside orcas, bringing these beautiful creatures to life." --Jay Ritchlin, David Suzuki Foundation Spirits of the Coast brings together the work of marine biologists, Indigenous knowledge keepers, poets, artists, and storytellers, united by their enchantment with the orca. Long feared in settler cultures as "killer whales," and respected and honored by Indigenous cultures as friends, family, or benefactors, orcas are complex social beings with culture and language of their own. With contributors ranging from Briony Penn to David Suzuki, Gary Geddes and Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas, this collection brings together diverse voices, young and old, to explore the magic, myths, and ecology of orcas. A richly illustrated literary and visual journey through past and possibility, Spirits of the Coast illustrates how these enigmatic animals have shaped us as much as our actions have impacted them, and provokes the reader to imagine the shape of our shared future.
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ISBN-13:
9780772677686
ISBN-10:
0772677689
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
216
Carton Quantity:
48
Product Dimensions:
8.00 x 0.90 x 10.10 inches
Weight:
2.15 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Price on Product,
Illustrated,
Multi-Lingual
Country of Origin:
US
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BISAC Categories
Nature | Animals - Marine Life
Nature | Animals - Mammals
Dewey Decimal:
599.536
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"A magnificent journey alongside orcas, bringing these beautiful creatures to life." --Jay Ritchlin, David Suzuki Foundation Spirits of the Coast brings together the work of marine biologists, Indigenous knowledge keepers, poets, artists, and storytellers, united by their enchantment with the orca. Long feared in settler cultures as "killer whales," and respected and honored by Indigenous cultures as friends, family, or benefactors, orcas are complex social beings with culture and language of their own. With contributors ranging from Briony Penn to David Suzuki, Gary Geddes and Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas, this collection brings together diverse voices, young and old, to explore the magic, myths, and ecology of orcas. A richly illustrated literary and visual journey through past and possibility, Spirits of the Coast illustrates how these enigmatic animals have shaped us as much as our actions have impacted them, and provokes the reader to imagine the shape of our shared future.
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