02079cam a22003133u 4500 35021 UtSlPG 20260610133811.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E011 Various Indian Stories Retold From St. Nicholas Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-01-21 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Indian Stories Retold From St. Nicholas" by Various is a collection of historical stories written during the late 19th century. This anthology offers a vibrant glimpse into Native American culture, traditions, and legendary tales, aimed primarily at younger readers. Each story conveys valuable lessons and insights through engaging narratives featuring brave characters and rich cultural elements. The opening of the collection introduces "Onatoga's Sacrifice," where the protagonist, Onatoga, the esteemed leader of the Illini tribe, confronts a legendary man-eating bird known as the Piasau that terrorizes his people. As the story progresses, Onatoga embarks on a spiritual quest for guidance, ultimately preparing for a heroic confrontation with the beast to protect his tribe. Additionally, the opening portion sets the tone for the subsequent tales, showcasing aspects of Native American life, the deep sense of community, and the reverence for nature and spiritual beliefs, all woven into exciting narratives crafted for young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Indians of North America Indian children -- North America https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35021 75866 75866