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That is the first biography of Marius Barbeau (1883-1969), the most eminent figure in Canadian anthropology. Writer, professor, and popularizer, Barbeau is celebrated for his research at the North Pacific Coast, especially his definitive studies of totem poles and fieldwork with the Tsimshian, Haida, and Tlingit. He was once a principal founder of the Canadian Museum of Civilization, where he spent his career. For this book Laurence Nowry interviewed Barbeau, his circle of relatives, and colleagues including his Haida informant Henry Young. Nobody else has one of these comprehensive knowledge of the primary sources in relation to Barbeau, which come with thousands of letters and documents. Laurence Nowry has been a typical contributor to Vancouver radio and CBC networks for more than 30 years.