Coyote Was Going There: Indian Literature of the Oregon Country

A landmark gathering of the traditional stories, myths, and songs of the Native peoples of the Oregon Country, from the coast and the Columbia River to the Plateau and the Great Basin. Trickster Coyote wanders through many of these tales, alongside creation stories, legends, and narratives that carried history and teaching from one generation to the next. Editor Jarold Ramsey provides context for each group of texts, making this an essential book for anyone curious about the region's oldest literature.

• Editor: Jarold Ramsey
• Publisher: University of Washington Press
• Format: Paperback
• Ages: Adult
• ISBN: 9780295957319