02270cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000058001122450078001702640051002483000047002993360026003463370026003723380036003985000031004345080029004655201340004945340045018346530030018798560042019099990017019516606UtSlPG20260610133155.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aGR1 aSkinner, Charles M.q(Charles Montgomery),d1852-190710aMyths and Legends of Our Own Land — Volume 01: the Hudson and its hills 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-12-14  aProduced by David Widger  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFolklore -- United States40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6606  c48603d48603