Pauline Johnson 1861-1913
A Mohawk-English poet and performer who spent her final years in Vancouver. She recorded and published the local Indigenous legends of Chief Joe Capilano in her famous book "Legends of Vancouver."
Biographical Overview
- Lived from 1861 to 1913
- Born: Mar 10, 1861, Six Nations, ON
- Died: Mar 7, 1913, Vancouver, BC
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Legends of Vancouver by E. Pauline Johnson, Laura Wee Láy Láq
First published in 1911, Legends of Vancouver was an immediate sensation, introducing young readers to the fascinating customs and rich cultural life of the Pacific Coast Salish. Retold by Canada's best known native storyteller, E. Pauline Johnson-Teka- hionwake, these tales of romantic heroism, mystic enchantment, and magical transformations still have the power to captivate. Vibrant and charming, authentic and enduring, Legends of Vancouver has become a classic of Canadian children's and native literature
141 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Non-circulating [ 1 ]
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Last updated: 2026-09-30