02260cam a22003013u 4500 19096 UtSlPG 20260610133439.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Horsford, Mary Gardiner, 1824-1855 Indian Legends and Other Poems Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-08-21 Produced by David Edwards, Lisa Reigel, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "Indian Legends and Other Poems" by Mary Gardiner Horsford is a collection of poems written in the mid-19th century, exploring themes rooted in American Indigenous culture and history. The book presents an array of poetic narratives that delve into legends and folklore, aiming to capture the essence of the lives, beliefs, and struggles of Native American tribes. It also includes miscellaneous poems that reflect on broader themes of love, loss, and nature. Throughout the collection, Horsford weaves rich imagery and emotional depth into her verse, presenting stories such as "The Phantom Bride," where a lover's tragedy unfolds amidst the chaos of war, and "The Laughing Water," which tells of an Indian mother who embraces her fate with resolve. The poems often emphasize the intersection of nature and spirituality, revealing the profound connection between the Indigenous people and their environment, encapsulating their historical narratives, traditional beliefs, and the philosophical reflections of life and death. Each piece resonates with a lyrical quality, generating a timeless reverberation that speaks to the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Indians of North America -- Poetry https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19096 60482 60482