Picture 1 of 1
Stock photo
Picture 1 of 1
Stock photo
Two Old Women : An Alaskan Legend of Betrayal, Courage and Survival by Velma Wallis (2004, Hardcover)
Great Book Prices Store (349088)
97.3% positive feedback
Price:
$16.97
Free shipping
Returns:
14 days returns. Buyer pays for return shipping. If you use an eBay shipping label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.
Condition:
An Alaska Legend of Betrayal, Courage, and Survival.
- Buy It NowTwo Old Women : An Alaska Legend of Betrayal, Courage and Survival, Hardcover...
Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.
Refresh your browser window to try again.
About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherEPICENTER Press, Incorporated
ISBN-100972494499
ISBN-139780972494496
eBay Product ID (ePID)5954393
Product Key Features
Edition3
Book TitleTwo Old Women : an Alaskan Legend of Betrayal, Courage and Survival
Number of Pages160 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2004
TopicFairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, Folklore & Mythology, Ethnic Studies / Native American Studies
GenreFiction, Social Science
AuthorVelma Wallis
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight8.6 Oz
Item Length7.2 in
Item Width5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Reviews"Though these women have been known to complain more than contribute, they now must either survive on their own or die trying. In simple but vivid detail, Velma Wallis depicts a landscape and way of life that are at once merciless and starkly beautiful. In her old women, she has created two heroines of steely determination whose story of betrayal, friendship, community and forgiveness 'speaks straight to the heart with clarity, sweetness and wisdom.' " --Ursula K. Le Guin
Number of Volumes1 vol.
Edition DescriptionAnniversary
SynopsisBased on an Athabascan legend, this is a story of survival -- of two elderly women abandoned by a migrating tribe that faces starvation brought on by unusually harsh Arctic weather and a shortage of fish and game., Based on an Athabascan legend passed along from mother to daughter for many generations on the upper Yukon River in Alaska, this is the tragic and shocking story--with a surprise ending--of two elderly women abandoned by a migrating tribe that faces starvation brought on by unusually harsh Arctic weather and a shortage of fish and game. The story of survival is told with suspense by Velma Wallis, whose subject matter challenges the taboos of her past. Yet, her themes are modern--empowerment of women, the graying of America, Native American ways. Twenty years after its first publication, Two Old Women continues to be a publishing phenomenon, despite scant national publicity. This word-of-mouth book has been translated into seventeen languages, selling more than 1.5 million copies. This twentieth anniversary edition includes a new introduction by the author, new afterword by the editor, and a discussion guide for book-group readers.
All listings for this product
Ratings and Reviews
Most relevant reviews
- Apr 04, 2016
Indian Lore
I love anything which tell about a culture. I think the lesson taught and learned in this legend are compelling and thought provoking.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Apr 06, 2024
great
greatVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
