Leo Joachim Frachtenberg Books

In this fascinating read, Frachtenberg documents the culture and language of the Siuslawan and Lower Umpqua peoples, who inhabited the coastal region of Oregon. With detailed observations and insightful commentary, this book is a valuable contribution to the field of anthropology.

A pioneering work of linguistic anthropology, this book documents the grammar, vocabulary, and folklore of the Lower Umpqua people of coastal Oregon and their Kusan language. Written in collaboration with native speakers, it provides a nuanced and detailed account of the cultural practices and beliefs of this once-thriving Pacific Northwest tribe.