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The Secret of the Totem

The Secret of the Totem

Lang, Andrew

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ISBN10: 1162633255
ISBN13: 9781162633251
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 222
Weight: 0.67
Height: 0.47 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Secret of the Totem is a novel written by Andrew Lang. The story is set in Canada and revolves around the mysterious disappearance of a young woman named Jeanne Marie. The protagonist of the story is a young man named Alan Graham, who is determined to solve the mystery of Jeanne Marie's disappearance. He is aided in his quest by a Native American guide named Pierre, and together they embark on a dangerous journey through the wilderness to find the missing woman.As they travel deeper into the forest, Alan and Pierre encounter a number of challenges and obstacles, including hostile wildlife, treacherous terrain, and dangerous criminals. Along the way, they also learn about the ancient traditions and beliefs of the Native American people, including the significance of the totem pole.As the mystery of Jeanne Marie's disappearance deepens, Alan and Pierre must use all of their skills and knowledge to uncover the truth. Along the way, they discover a dark and sinister plot that threatens not only Jeanne Marie's life but also the lives of many others.The Secret of the Totem is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that combines elements of mystery, adventure, and Native American folklore. Lang's vivid descriptions of the Canadian wilderness and his well-drawn characters make this a compelling read for anyone who enjoys a good mystery or adventure story.1905. While best known for his translations of classical literature and as a collector of folk and fairy tales, Lang also wrote poetry, biographies, histories, novels, literary criticisms and even children's books. Lang's versatility was also shown in his works on folklore and on primitive religion. This book is a natural sequel to Social Origins and Primal Law, where he dealt with the origins of totemism, which is defined as the belief that people are descended from animals, plants, and other natural objects. Contents: Origin of Totemism; Method of Inquiry; Theory of Primal Promiscuity; The Arunta Anomaly; The Theories of Dr. Durkheim; The Author's Theory; Rise of Phratries and Totem Kins; A New Point Explained; Totemic Redistribution; Matrimonial Classes; and Mr. Frazer's Theory of Totemism. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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