Overview
90 stories from tribes throughout the U.S. and Canada cover a wide range of subjects: tales of creation, heroes, witchcraft, monsters, romance, enchantment, tricksters, and more. Includes, among others, "The Origin of Daylight" (Tsimshian), "The Flying Head" (Oneida), "The Enchanted Moccasins" (Maskego), and "The Rabbit Goes Duck Hunting" (Cherokee).Synopsis
90 stories from tribes throughout the U.S. and Canada cover a wide range of subjects: tales of creation, heroes, witchcraft, monsters, romance, enchantment, tricksters, and more. Includes, among others, "The Origin of Daylight" (Tsimshian), "The Flying Head" (Oneida), "The Enchanted Moccasins" (Maskego), and "The Rabbit Goes Duck Hunting" (Cherokee).
Booknews
This volume presents over 90 traditional North American Indian legends, including creation myths, heroic tales, stories of the supernatural, and stories influenced by European fairy tales. The legends are drawn from diverse cultures such as the Sioux of the Great Plains, the Pueblo of the southwest United States, and the Micmac of Nova Scotia. The volume was originally published as (1968, Heritage Press). Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)