02648cam a22003493u 4500 31926 UtSlPG 20260610133728.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth, 1807-1882 The Story of Hiawatha, Adapted from Longfellow Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-04-09 Produced by Emmy, Tor Martin Kristiansen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Story of Hiawatha" by Winston Stokes is an adaptation of the well-known poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, likely written in the early 20th century. This work is a prose retelling that aims to engage both younger and older audiences with the rich legends of Native American culture, particularly focusing on the life of Hiawatha, who is depicted as a great leader and hero. The text weaves themes of wisdom, nature, and the importance of community, as it follows Hiawatha's journey from childhood to his pivotal role among the tribes. The opening of this adaptation introduces the Great Manito, who calls for peace among the tribes and sets the stage for the birth and upbringing of Hiawatha. We learn about Hiawatha's mother, Wenonah, and his nurturing grandmother, Nokomis, who instills in him a deep respect for nature and communication with animals. As Hiawatha grows, he learns skills like hunting and fishing, and his character begins to develop through interactions with the forest creatures around him. The stage is set for his adventures, indicating that his journey will involve quests, battles, and a deep connection to the land and its legends—all while unifying the tribes. This brief beginning establishes Hiawatha's early life and hints at the struggles he will face as he grows into a legendary figure. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Indians of North America -- Poetry Hiawatha, active 15th century -- Poetry Iroquois Indians -- Kings and rulers -- Poetry Stokes, Winston Kirk, Maria Louise, 1860-1938 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31926 72772 72772