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Title: Myths & Legends of our New Possessions & Protectorate

Note: Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This book was
produced from scanned images of public domain material
from the Google Print project.)

Summary: "Myths & Legends of our New Possessions & Protectorate" by Charles M. Skinner is a collection of cultural narratives and historical accounts written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the myths and legends surrounding the Caribbean and Pacific islands, exploring themes of exploration, colonization, and the supernatural through various storied traditions. The author examines tales involving figures like Ponce de Leon, ceaseless quests for the fountain of youth, and interactions between indigenous peoples and European colonizers. At the start of the narrative, Skinner introduces the idea of mystical islands in the Atlantic, drawing parallels to well-known legends such as Atlantis. He paints these islands as places filled with beauty, enchantment, and fantastical creatures, contrasting them with the grim fates of conquerors and those who crossed their paths. The opening portion sets a tone of nostalgia and reflection on lost cultures while intertwining historical events, such as the arrival of Columbus and the mythic elements of the Caribbean and Pacific cultures. Skinner hints at tales to follow, rich with descriptions and moral undertones about humanity's connection to mythology and its role in shaping our understanding of history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Skinner, Charles M. (Charles Montgomery), 1852-1907

EBook No.: 24732

Published: Mar 2, 2008

Downloads: 85

Language: English

Subject: Tales -- West Indies

Subject: Tales -- Oceania

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Myths & Legends of our New Possessions & Protectorate

Note: Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This book was
produced from scanned images of public domain material
from the Google Print project.)

Summary: "Myths & Legends of our New Possessions & Protectorate" by Charles M. Skinner is a collection of cultural narratives and historical accounts written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the myths and legends surrounding the Caribbean and Pacific islands, exploring themes of exploration, colonization, and the supernatural through various storied traditions. The author examines tales involving figures like Ponce de Leon, ceaseless quests for the fountain of youth, and interactions between indigenous peoples and European colonizers. At the start of the narrative, Skinner introduces the idea of mystical islands in the Atlantic, drawing parallels to well-known legends such as Atlantis. He paints these islands as places filled with beauty, enchantment, and fantastical creatures, contrasting them with the grim fates of conquerors and those who crossed their paths. The opening portion sets a tone of nostalgia and reflection on lost cultures while intertwining historical events, such as the arrival of Columbus and the mythic elements of the Caribbean and Pacific cultures. Skinner hints at tales to follow, rich with descriptions and moral undertones about humanity's connection to mythology and its role in shaping our understanding of history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Skinner, Charles M. (Charles Montgomery), 1852-1907

EBook No.: 24732

Published: Mar 2, 2008

Downloads: 85

Language: English

Subject: Tales -- West Indies

Subject: Tales -- Oceania

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.