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LoC No.: 22005216

Title: American Indian Fairy Tales

Note: Reading ease score: 88.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive

Summary: "American Indian Fairy Tales" by W. T. Larned is a collection of folklore stories written in the early 20th century. The work draws upon legends collected by Henry R. Schoolcraft and emphasizes the narratives of the Native American culture, integrating themes of courage, wisdom, and the relationship between humans and nature. The book’s structure features various tales, enriching readers with insights into the traditions of American Indians. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to Iagoo, a revered storyteller among the children of his tribe. He possesses vast knowledge of nature and folklore, captivating the young ones with tales about animals, the changing seasons, and the mystical beings of their world. The first story he shares recounts the adventures of Shin-ge-bis, a charming diver who, undeterred by the fierce North Wind, asserts his bravery and cleverness. This opening sets the tone for a series of enchanting stories that reflect the values, challenges, and joys of life as understood by Native Americans. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Larned, W. T. (William Trowbridge)

Illustrator: Rae, John, 1882-1963

EBook No.: 45279

Published: Mar 31, 2014

Downloads: 357

Language: English

Subject: Indians of North America -- Folklore

Subject: Fairy tales -- North America

Subject: Tales -- North America

LoCC: History: America: America

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:45279:2 2014-03-31T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Rae, John Larned, W. T. (William Trowbridge) en urn:lccn:22005216 1
2024-11-05T21:02:22Z American Indian Fairy Tales

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 22005216

Title: American Indian Fairy Tales

Note: Reading ease score: 88.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive

Summary: "American Indian Fairy Tales" by W. T. Larned is a collection of folklore stories written in the early 20th century. The work draws upon legends collected by Henry R. Schoolcraft and emphasizes the narratives of the Native American culture, integrating themes of courage, wisdom, and the relationship between humans and nature. The book’s structure features various tales, enriching readers with insights into the traditions of American Indians. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to Iagoo, a revered storyteller among the children of his tribe. He possesses vast knowledge of nature and folklore, captivating the young ones with tales about animals, the changing seasons, and the mystical beings of their world. The first story he shares recounts the adventures of Shin-ge-bis, a charming diver who, undeterred by the fierce North Wind, asserts his bravery and cleverness. This opening sets the tone for a series of enchanting stories that reflect the values, challenges, and joys of life as understood by Native Americans. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Larned, W. T. (William Trowbridge)

Illustrator: Rae, John, 1882-1963

EBook No.: 45279

Published: Mar 31, 2014

Downloads: 357

Language: English

Subject: Indians of North America -- Folklore

Subject: Fairy tales -- North America

Subject: Tales -- North America

LoCC: History: America: America

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:45279:3 2014-03-31T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Rae, John Larned, W. T. (William Trowbridge) en urn:lccn:22005216 1