02080cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000058001122450076001702640051002463000047002973360026003443370026003703380036003965000031004325080029004635201152004925340045016446530030016898560042017199990017017616609UtSlPG20260610133155.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aGR1 aSkinner, Charles M.q(Charles Montgomery),d1852-190710aMyths and Legends of Our Own Land — Volume 04 : Tales of Puritan Land 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 04: Tales of Puritan Land" by Charles M. Skinner is a collection of folklore and historical narratives likely written in the late 19th century. This volume delves into the rich tapestry of legends from the Puritan settlements in New England, exploring the trials, tribulations, and tales of its inhabitants, including themes of love, loss, and the supernatural.  The opening portion introduces various tales steeped in Puritan beliefs and experiences. It begins with the poignant story of Evangeline Bellefontaine, who is separated from her beloved Gabriel Lajeunesse during the British expulsion of the Acadians, leading her on a long and heart-wrenching search for him. Other stories follow, introducing a mix of humor and tragedy, highlighting characters such as the lazy Swunksus and the reclusive Lewiston Hermit, each intertwined with local lore and settings that reflect the era's struggles and cultural fabric. As the narratives unfold, readers are invited to experience the unique blend of history and myth that characterizes early American life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFolklore -- United States40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6609  c48606d48606