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The Indian Fairy Book / From the Original Legends

by Henry Rowe Schoolcraft

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The Indian Fairy Book by Henry Rowe Schoolcraft is a collection of Native American folklore and traditional tales. Schoolcraft compiled these enchanting stories from various indigenous tribes across North America, preserving their rich oral traditions and mythology for future generations to enjoy.Key Schoolcraft's book offers readers a captivating journey into the imaginative world of Native American folklore, featuring mythical creatures, tricksters, heroes, and moral lessons that reflect the cultural values and beliefs of different tribes.The stories in the book provide insights into Native American spirituality, nature reverence, and the deep connection between indigenous communities and the natural world, showcasing the diverse cosmologies and storytelling traditions that have shaped Native American cultures.The Indian Fairy Book serves as a valuable resource for those interested in Native American culture, folklore, and anthropology, offering a glimpse into the rich storytelling heritage of Native American tribes and providing a bridge between past and present, preserving these timeless tales for generations to come.

29

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~348 min

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English

Language

3.7

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THE INDIAN FAIRY BOOK

By Henry R. Schoolcraft

From The Original Legends With Eight Illustrations In Color By Florence Choate Elizabeth Curtis

Frederick A. Stokes Company Publishers 1916
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CONTENTS

FOREWORD

THE INDIAN FAIRY BOOK

I. THE BOY WHO SET A SNARE FOR THE SUN

II. MANABOZHO, THE MISCHIEF-MAKER

III. THE RED SWAN

IV. THE CELESTIAL SISTERS

V. GRAY EAGLE AND HIS FIVE BROTHERS

VI. HE OF THE LITTLE SHELL

VII. OSSEOJ THE SON OF THE EVENING STAR

VIII. THE WONDERFUL EXPLOITS OF GRASSHOPPER

IX. THE TOAD-WOMAN

X. THE ORIGIN OF THE ROBIN

XI. WHITE FEATHER AND THE SIX GIANTS

XII. SHEEM, THE FORSAKEN BOY

XIII. STRONG DESIRE AND THE RED SORCERER

XIV. THE MAGIC PACKET

XV. THE MAN WITH HIS LEG TIED UP

XVI. LEELINAU, THE LOST DAUGHTER

XVII. THE WINTER SPIRIT AND HIS VISITOR

XVIII. THE ENCHANTED MOCCASINS

XIX. THE WEENDIGOES AND THE BONE-DWARF

XX. THE FIRE-PLUME

XXI. THE BIRD LOVER

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