The Punishment of the Stingy, and Other Indian Stories by George Bird Grinnell

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Author Grinnell, George Bird, 1849-1938
Illustrator Deming, Edwin Willard, 1860-1942
LoC No. 01025669
Title The Punishment of the Stingy, and Other Indian Stories
Note Reading ease score: 87.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents The stories and the story-tellers -- The Bluejay stories -- The punishment of the stingy -- Bluejay, the imitator -- Bluejay visits the ghosts -- The girl who was the ring -- The first corn -- The Star Boy -- The grizzly bear's medicine -- The first Medicine Lodge -- Thunder Maker and Cold Maker -- The blindness of Pi-waṕ-ōk -- Ragged Head -- Nothing Child -- Shield Quiver's wife -- The Beaver stick -- Little friend Coyote.
Credits Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary "The Punishment of the Stingy and Other Indian Stories" by George Bird Grinnell is a collection of traditional Native American tales written in the early 20th century. The stories reflect the rich oral traditions of various tribes, exploring themes of morality, survival, and the relationships between humans and animals. Notable characters include Bluejay and Raven, who often embody the trickster archetype, navigating through lessons of greed, kindness, and the consequences of one's actions. At the start of the collection, readers are introduced to the overarching narrative style and cultural context of these tales, which emphasize the significance of storytelling in preserving history and ethical teachings among Indigenous peoples. The opening tale, "The Punishment of the Stingy," sets the stage with a village facing famine after the Chief’s death, showcasing the actions of Bluejay—who selfishly refuses to share food—ultimately leading to dire consequences for him and the stingy villagers. Through vivid depictions of nature and community, Grinnell captures the essence of these stories, while also highlighting the educational value they carried for generations. The tales promise a mix of entertainment and moral reflection rooted in Native American folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E011: History: America: America
LoC Class GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore
Subject Indians of North America -- Folklore
Category Text
EBook-No. 66596
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 5, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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