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Title: Contribution to Passamaquoddy Folk-Lore
Note: Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Thierry Alberto, Linda Cantoni, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Contribution to Passamaquoddy Folk-Lore" by Jesse Walter Fewkes is a scholarly publication from the late 19th century focusing on the traditions and stories of the Passamaquoddy tribe, one of the Native American groups in New England. This book serves as a historical account that seeks to preserve the folk lore of this indigenous people, emphasizing the importance of accurate record-keeping of their oral traditions, stories, and songs, many of which are at risk of fading away. In this work, Fewkes chronicles his efforts in collecting these oral stories using the phonograph, allowing for a more precise documentation than traditional writing. The book includes a range of narratives, from the creation stories of beings such as Glooscap and Leux to tales involving animals and elements of nature. He illustrates various aspects of Passamaquoddy culture, including rituals, dances, and the language itself. The work not only captures the rich tapestry of their folk-lore but also reflects on the ongoing transformation of the Passamaquoddy people's customs, highlighting the impact of modern influences on their traditional ways of life. Throughout the book, Fewkes expresses a sense of urgency in preserving these stories as invaluable cultural heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fewkes, Jesse Walter, 1850-1930
EBook No.: 17997
Published: Mar 15, 2006
Downloads: 78
Language: English
Subject: Passamaquoddy Indians -- Folklore
LoCC: History: America: America
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Contribution to Passamaquoddy Folk-Lore
Note: Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Thierry Alberto, Linda Cantoni, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Contribution to Passamaquoddy Folk-Lore" by Jesse Walter Fewkes is a scholarly publication from the late 19th century focusing on the traditions and stories of the Passamaquoddy tribe, one of the Native American groups in New England. This book serves as a historical account that seeks to preserve the folk lore of this indigenous people, emphasizing the importance of accurate record-keeping of their oral traditions, stories, and songs, many of which are at risk of fading away. In this work, Fewkes chronicles his efforts in collecting these oral stories using the phonograph, allowing for a more precise documentation than traditional writing. The book includes a range of narratives, from the creation stories of beings such as Glooscap and Leux to tales involving animals and elements of nature. He illustrates various aspects of Passamaquoddy culture, including rituals, dances, and the language itself. The work not only captures the rich tapestry of their folk-lore but also reflects on the ongoing transformation of the Passamaquoddy people's customs, highlighting the impact of modern influences on their traditional ways of life. Throughout the book, Fewkes expresses a sense of urgency in preserving these stories as invaluable cultural heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fewkes, Jesse Walter, 1850-1930
EBook No.: 17997
Published: Mar 15, 2006
Downloads: 78
Language: English
Subject: Passamaquoddy Indians -- Folklore
LoCC: History: America: America
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.