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Algonquin LegendsThis classic collection contains myths, legends, and folklore of the principal Wabanaki, or northeastern Algonquin Indians, i. e. the Passamaquoddies and Penobscots of Maine and the Micmacs of New Brunswick. Most of this material was gathered directly from Indian narrators by Charles G. Leland (1824 1903), a brilliant and gifted Philadelphia born journalist, essayist, and folklorist. In compiling the work, Leland noted interesting affinities between
This classic collection contains myths, legends, and folklore of the principal Wabanaki, or northeastern Algonquin Indians, i.e. the Passamaquoddies and Penobscots of Maine and the Micmacs of New Brunswick. Most of this material was gathered directly from Indian narrators by Charles G. Leland (1824-1903), a brilliant and gifted Philadelphia-born journalist, essayist, and folklorist.In compiling the work, Leland noted interesting affinities between the myths of the Northeastern tribes and those of the Eskimos, and striking similarities between the myths of the Algonquins and the Eddas, sagas and popular tales of Scandinavia. For example, may of the stories in this book deal with Glooskap, a divinity with strong resemblances to such Norse gods as Thor and Odin. We learn how Glooskap made man from an ash tree, named the animals, gave gifts to men, went to England and France and made America known to the Europeans, and performed many other curious deeds. Here too are the merry tales of Lox, the Mischief-maker, who bears a strong resemblance to Loki of Scandinavian mythology. Also included are the amazing adventures of Master Rabbit, the Chenoo legends, stories of At-o-sis the serpent, the story of the Three Strong Men, the Weewillmekq', tales of magic, and more.
Myths and legends provide unique and authentic sources of knowledge about our deepest instincts and ways of interpreting the world and our place in it. This volume remains one of the most powerful and revealing studies of the Algonquin versions of such myths, a thorough, comprehensive collection that will prove invaluable to any student of American Indian culture or myth, folklore, and religion. General readers will also find these tales highly readable and delightfully entertaining.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 02/29/2012
ISBN: 9780486269443
Pages: 432
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.50w x 1.00d
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Such an Adorable Book
Format: Kindle
This book was one I originally borrowed on Kindle to read to my twin niece and nephew to hopefully help them stop fighting. The book was so adorable, I bought it for Kindle to make sure I always had a copy. While the message is great, treating others with kindness, the illustrations and rhymes are what make it unique. There are some larger words used, but they are all in a clear context to help build vocabulary. The twins loved the farm animals and I actually used the book as part of a lesson on kindness for my Sunday school class who also enjoyed it. Even though I already have the Kindle version, I am ordering paper copies to give as Christmas gifts this year. I love this author, the illustrations, and the message. This is the type of children's book everyone can enjoy and agree on.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2021
★★★★★ 5
Bonito y fácil de leer
Format: Paperback
Es un libro muy bonito, fácil de leer, entretenido. A mi niño le gustó mucho.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2026
★★★★★ 5
A must book for children
Format: Paperback
I got this book 15 years ago at a garage sale and it was one of my kids favorite books of all time. We took it with us everywhere we went (in the car, on vacation etc). My daughter is now in her 20's and she works at a daycare center. She wanted to get some books for their library and when I reminded her of this book she had to get it for them. It has quickly become the classroom favorite, the children ask for her to read it to them daily.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2025
★★★★★ 5
charming and fun guessing game for little ones
Format: Paperback
charming and fun guessing game for little ones. my daughter is 15 months old and loves this book, we have to read it everyday. the drawings are so charming, we also play our own observation games, like there is a little ladybug on every page and I ask her where is the ladybug and she can always find it!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2015
★★★★★ 4
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Format: Hardcover
vi esta libro en la librería fue muy entretenido realmente los niños les encanta. por eso decide comprarlo. pero lo pedí pasta dura y no creo que sea pasta dura lo que llego. las imagines muy grandes realmente no me gusto mucho, estaba mejor el de la librería
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Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2024