This is a handy guide for travelers in Southeast Alaska who want to learn more about Alaska's totem poles. There's even a guide of where to view totems in the state.

This revised edition of Alaska's Totem Poles provides accurate, informative, and up-to-date information about the magnificent totem poles of Southeast Alaska. Totem poles are North America's most unique contribution to the world of Native American art, representing a physical, touchable, viewable result of eons of Native history and tradition.

Why is cedar prized for carving totem poles?
Are there different carving styles?
Can a totem pole be "read"?
Are totem poles treated with respect or worshipped?
Where did the word "totem" originate?
Are there different types of totem poles?
What are the primary things to look for in a totem pole?
Where can you find the oldest totem poles?
What is the relationship between potlaches and totem poles?

Answers to these questions and many more are included in this new edition of Alaska's Totem Poles. This book includes a full-color map, 47 full-color contemporary photographs, 7 historic photographs, numerous sidebars with detailed information, recommended further reading, and index.

Pat Kramer is a respected tour director, lecturer, writer, and photographer who knows the Northwest Coast Native cultures of Canada and Alaska. She is the author of several other books, including Vancouver, Gardens of British Columbia, and the Canadian guidebook, Totem Poles. Foreward writer David A. Boxley is a nationally recognized totem pole carver and culture bearer. He was born in Metlakatla, Alaska and now makes his home in Kingston, Washington.

Author Pat Kramer
Forward by David A Boxley