Project Gutenberg 2004-12-14 Public domain in the USA. 48 Skinner, Charles M. (Charles Montgomery) 1852 1907 Skinner, Charles Montgomery Myths and Legends of Our Own Land — Volume 03 : on and near the Delaware Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Produced by David Widger "Myths and Legends of Our Own Land — Volume 03: on and near the Delaware" by Charles M. Skinner is a collection of folklore and historical anecdotes written in the late 19th century. This volume delves into the rich tapestry of myths and legends rooted in the landscapes and events surrounding the Delaware, exploring themes of the supernatural intertwined with notable historical moments from the American Revolution. Skinner presents these tales with a sense of reverence for the past and an appreciation for the myths that shaped local culture. The book features a variety of stories, each highlighting different characters and events, ranging from love and sacrifice to supernatural occurrences. Tales include the eerie account of the "Phantom Dragoon," a ghostly figure haunting the battlefield, and the tragic love story of Colonel Howell and Ruth, which unfolds against the backdrop of war and betrayal. Other legends, like "The Last Revel in Printz Hall" and "Saved by the Bible," evoke the spirit of the time through captivating narratives that reflect the emotions and struggles of individuals during the Revolutionary period. Throughout the collection, Skinner captures not only the essence of local history but also the enduring power of storytelling in preserving cultural identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Folklore -- United States GR Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - American 86438 86380 2024-10-03T09:56:19.452447 2023-10-03T08:56:20.732752 text/html text/html 86431 86373 2024-10-03T09:56:19.673444 2023-10-03T08:56:20.869750 text/html text/html 139639 2024-10-03T09:56:26.087413 application/epub+zip 138092 2024-10-03T09:56:23.460430 application/epub+zip 86409 2024-10-03T09:56:22.149446 application/epub+zip 357949 2024-10-03T09:56:28.015402 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 342507 2024-10-03T09:56:25.281451 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 225860 2022-09-03T12:39:20.186196 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 75965 75958 2024-10-03T09:56:19.211645 2023-10-03T08:56:20.516757 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 75607 2020-12-29T21:40:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 30744 2020-12-29T21:40:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18837 2024-10-03T09:56:28.141401 application/rdf+xml 25020 2024-10-03T09:56:22.702443 image/jpeg 4729 2024-10-03T09:56:22.420431 image/jpeg 138343 2024-10-03T09:56:19.682448 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