Project Gutenberg 2004-12-14 Public domain in the USA. 65 Skinner, Charles M. (Charles Montgomery) 1852 1907 Skinner, Charles Montgomery Myths and Legends of Our Own Land — Volume 01: the Hudson and its hills Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. Produced by David Widger "Myths and Legends of Our Own Land — Volume 01: The Hudson and its hills" by Charles M. Skinner is a historical collection of folklore and tales, likely written during the late 19th century. This volume focuses on the Hudson River and its surrounding hills, presenting a compilation of legends that intertwine with the area's rich history and scenic beauty. The book seeks to illuminate the cultural narrative of America while exploring various characters and stories that contribute to the mythological tapestry of the region. The opening portion of the work establishes an intriguing introduction to American folklore through its exploration of well-known stories, such as "Rip Van Winkle." This narrative introduces Rip, a carefree man who escapes the pressures of his life by wandering into the Catskill Mountains, only to awaken twenty years later in a drastically changed world. It sketches the central theme of transformation and the blend of myth and history, as well as delving into additional tales that evoke themes of supernatural beings, revenge, and the natural elements, setting the stage for a captivating exploration of legends rooted in the Hudson Valley. Each story echoes folklore traditions, revealing the complexities of American identity through the lens of myth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Folklore -- United States GR Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - American 172616 172557 2024-10-03T09:55:59.760777 2023-10-03T08:56:07.303652 text/html text/html 172609 172550 2024-10-03T09:55:59.998590 2023-10-03T08:56:07.452664 text/html text/html 172838 2024-10-03T09:56:07.230533 application/epub+zip 173346 2024-10-03T09:56:03.808540 application/epub+zip 125207 2024-10-03T09:56:02.488561 application/epub+zip 427427 2024-10-03T09:56:09.915519 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 396008 2024-10-03T09:56:06.350527 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 272446 2022-09-03T12:39:03.501074 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 157361 157354 2024-10-03T09:55:59.488557 2023-10-03T08:56:07.123645 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 157007 2020-12-29T21:40:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 64311 2020-12-29T21:40:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18835 2024-10-03T09:56:10.040501 application/rdf+xml 24818 2024-10-03T09:56:03.032534 image/jpeg 4619 2024-10-03T09:56:02.759541 image/jpeg 170757 2024-10-03T09:56:00.015572 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia