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Grey Fox Press. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Grey Fox Press, 1979. Softcover. Good. 0x5x0. Previous owner name on foredge. In 1951, as a student of anthropology in Oregon, Gary Snyder set himself to the task of analyzing the many levels of meaning a single Native American myth might hold. He Who Hunted Birds in His Father's Village is the result of Snyder's critical look at a Haida tale that was told by the great oral poet Ghandl (Walter McGregor) to John Swanton sometime before 1905. A version of the ubiquitous "swan maiden" story, it tells of a chief's son who falls in love with a wild goose-girl, loses her, follows her into the sky, and returns to land as a seagull. Snyder goes deep into the transformations that occur in the myth, considering versions of myth from around the world, and explaining how the story might apply here and now. He writes:To go beyond and become what-a seagull on a reef? Why not. Our nature is no particular nature; look out across the beach at the gulls. For an empty moment while their soar and… Read More

Washington DC: Shoemaker & Hoard, 2007. Reprint. Paperback. As New. The dimensions of a Haida myth" a tale told by the great oral poet Ghandl in 1905. A multidimensional study which throws light on the rich and deeply shared world heritage of myth. 147 pages, foreword by Robert Bringhurst and new afterword by the author.; 5 1/2 x 8 1/4

(np): Shoemaker & Hoard, (2007).. First printing of this edition.. xix + 147 pp w/bibliography. Fine in glossy illustrated wrappers. Foreword by Robert Bringhurst, with a new Afterword by Snyder.

Counterpoint Press, 2007. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Grey Fox Press, 1979-06. Paperback. Good.

Grey Fox Press. paperback. Interior is excellent. 0x5x0. white cover shelf faded and lightly soiled

Grey Fox Press, 1979-06-01. Paperback. Like New. 1979 1st softbound edition, clean & tight, square corners, price on rear cover has white-out, no markings, not a remainder, a nice copy.

Grey Fox Press, 1979. First Edition. paperback. Very Good. Very Good text, typical light reading wear to cover and edges.. Biblio's shipping charge based on a 2 lb weight. Oversize and heavy books will require an additional shipping charge.

Grey Fox Press. Trade Paperback. Used - very good.

Grey Fox Press. Trade Paperback. Used - Very Good.

Grey Fox Press, 1979-06-01. Paperback. Used:Good.

Counterpoint, 2007-05-01. Paperback. Used:Good.

Grey Fox, 1982. Near fine and bright stiff wraps with excellent square spine and crisp text throughout. With a foreword by Gary Snyder and a preface by Nathaniel Tarn. Frontispiece photograph of Gary Snyder at work on his thesis in 1951. Back cover photograph of a more contemporary Snyder

Counterpoint, 2007-05-01. Paperback. Used: Good.

Grey Fox Press. Good. 979. Soft Cover. (D432) .

Bolinas, California: Grey Fox Press, 1979. Softcover. Near Fine. First edition, simultaneous paperback edition. Octavo. Perfectbound in wrappers. Near fine with toning to the spine.

U.S.A. & England: Grey Fox Press, 1979 134 pages. The cover has a little wear, with a few small marks and light foxing. The page edges are lightly tanned and foxed. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown.. Paperback. Very Good.

Grey Fox Press, 1979-01-01. First. Paperback. Good.