Written by one of the tribe's few remaining members and based on oral history and legend, this study traces the history of the Tsetsaut tribe, ancient original inhabitants of the Portland Canal area of southeastern Alaska. Chapters recount the quest for the coast, legends of Portland Canal, exploration of the area, material culture, establishment of new village sites on the lower Portland Canal, first visitors who came in dugout canoes, and second visitors who came to stay. Other sections describe the southward migration of the Hagwenhuded eagles, the story of Chief Mountain Adawak, the second meeting with the Tsetsauts, the story of Portland Canal Chief Pahl (Charles Barton), legend hunting, campsites, and the East Behm Canal. Also covered are warfare and disputes over Portland Canal; the first Europeans or white men in Portland Canal; the first fur traders; the introduction of firearms, cloth, and European clothing; the decline of the Tsetsauts as a tribe; the last day of the Tsetsauts as a people of one language and culture; the last days of the Tsetsaut chief; some adventures of the survivors; and petroglyph rock carvings. Two maps of the Tsetsaut area are included. (NEC)