TRICKSTER

This is a collection of stories from the Ahtna Indians of Alaska, collected and retold by tribe member John Smelcer. , Numerous illustrations by Larry Vienneau accompany the stories and numerous pictures of the Ahtna Indians and the storytellers are also included. , The book',s Foreword is by Gary Snyder. , Each story is introduced by John Smelcer. , A comprehensive bibliography of works on Alaskan mythology and folklore is included at the end. ,_,