02488cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000540011524500560016925000280022526400510025330000470030433600260035133700260037733800360040350000310043950802110047052013040068153400450198565300410203065300310207185600430210299900170214536012UtSlPG20260610133824.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE0111 aGilmore, Melvin R.q(Melvin Randolph),d1868-194010aPrairie Smoke, a Collection of Lore of the Prairies  aSecond Edition, Revised 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-05-01  aProduced by K Nordquist, Sam W. and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"Prairie Smoke, a Collection of Lore of the Prairies" by Melvin R. Gilmore is a collection of folklore and mythological accounts centered around the prairies of North Dakota and adjacent regions, likely written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the rich cultural heritage and narratives of Native American tribes, reflecting their reverence for nature and the deep connection they have with their homelands. It offers a tapestry of stories, legends, and observations about the flora, fauna, and landscapes that shape the spiritual and practical lives of these communities.  The opening of "Prairie Smoke" introduces a dedication to the original inhabitants of the Great Plains, celebrating their love and understanding of the land. Gilmore begins by detailing the diverse Native tribes native to North Dakota, illustrating the alliances and territorial domains that characterized their historical existence. The text emphasizes their connection to nature, highlighting the philosophy of living in harmony with the environment. Furthermore, it sets a reflective tone about the beauty and complexity of the prairie landscape, hinting at the stories and myths to follow that explore the intertwining lives of the tribes and their sacred land. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aIndians of North America -- Folklore  aDakota Indians -- Folklore40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36012  c76855d76855