Project Gutenberg 2004-12-14 Public domain in the USA. 774 Skinner, Charles M. (Charles Montgomery) 1852 1907 Skinner, Charles Montgomery Myths and Legends of Our Own Land — Complete Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Produced by David Widger "Myths and Legends of Our Own Land – Complete" by Charles M. Skinner is a collection of folklore and legends written during the late 19th century. The work captures the rich tapestry of American mythology, drawing from various sources to narrate tales steeped in the cultural heritage and mystique of the land, emphasizing the coexistence of history and folklore. The opening of "Myths and Legends of Our Own Land" introduces readers to the charm and mystery of American legends, starting with the iconic tale of Rip Van Winkle. Skinner recounts the story of Rip, a carefree man who escapes the burdens of life, only to awaken twenty years later in a drastically changed world. Other tales follow, including accounts of magical creatures, vengeful spirits, and the supernatural, all deeply rooted in the geography of America, particularly along the Hudson River. Each story reflects the inherent conflict between the mundane and the mythical, illustrating how legends shape cultural identity and communal memory in the vast landscape of America. The narrative resonates with themes of transformation, loss, and the supernatural, drawing readers into a world where history intertwines with myth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Folklore -- United States GR Text Folklore Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - American 1031639 1031640 2024-10-03T09:57:29.570608 2023-10-03T08:57:08.640665 text/html text/html 1058159 2021-01-27T02:47:18 text/html; charset=utf-8 641055 2021-01-27T02:47:18 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 653824 2024-10-03T09:57:41.851692 application/epub+zip 669715 2024-10-03T09:57:31.625568 application/epub+zip 476802 2024-10-03T09:57:30.598570 application/epub+zip 1054088 2024-10-03T09:57:51.229486 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 877812 2024-10-03T09:57:40.291601 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 685081 2022-09-03T12:40:30.054258 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 878323 878316 2024-10-03T09:57:27.855617 2023-10-03T08:57:07.139669 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 881420 2020-12-29T21:41:42 text/plain; charset=utf-8 355139 2020-12-29T21:41:42 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 878168 2020-12-29T21:41:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 354727 2020-12-29T21:41:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21380 2024-10-03T09:57:51.374456 application/rdf+xml 19598 2024-10-03T09:57:30.746591 image/jpeg 3094 2024-10-03T09:57:30.673569 image/jpeg 640535 2024-10-03T09:57:29.658594 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