TY  - BOOK
AU  - Skinner,Charles M.
TI  - Myths & Legends of our New Possessions & Protectorate
AV  - GR 
PY  - 2008///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Tales -- West Indies
KW  - Tales -- Oceania
N1  - Release date is 2008-03-02; Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was
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from the Google Print project.); Original publication data not identified
N2  - "Myths & Legends of our New Possessions & Protectorate" by Charles M. Skinner is a collection of cultural narratives and historical accounts written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the myths and legends surrounding the Caribbean and Pacific islands, exploring themes of exploration, colonization, and the supernatural through various storied traditions. The author examines tales involving figures like Ponce de Leon, ceaseless quests for the fountain of youth, and interactions between indigenous peoples and European colonizers.  At the start of the narrative, Skinner introduces the idea of mystical islands in the Atlantic, drawing parallels to well-known legends such as Atlantis. He paints these islands as places filled with beauty, enchantment, and fantastical creatures, contrasting them with the grim fates of conquerors and those who crossed their paths. The opening portion sets a tone of nostalgia and reflection on lost cultures while intertwining historical events, such as the arrival of Columbus and the mythic elements of the Caribbean and Pacific cultures. Skinner hints at tales to follow, rich with descriptions and moral undertones about humanity's connection to mythology and its role in shaping our understanding of history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24732
ER  -