02559cam a22003493u 4500 51908 UtSlPG 20260610134209.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 14010153 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E011 Alger, Abby Langdon, 1850-1917 In Indian Tents : Stories Told by Penobscot, Passamaquoddy and Micmac Indians to Abby L. Alger Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-05-01 Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "In Indian Tents" by Abby Langdon Alger is a collection of stories told by Penobscot, Passamaquoddy, and Micmac Indians, written in the late 19th century. This work seeks to preserve Indigenous folklore, as Alger transcribes various legends and myths that highlight the cultural heritage and belief systems of these tribes. Through these narratives, the collection offers insights into the values, fears, and experiences of Native American communities through the lens of their storytelling tradition. The opening of the collection introduces the reader to the origins of these tales and the experience of the author in gathering these stories. Alger recounts her efforts to preserve the oral traditions of the Indian elders, emphasizing the importance of storytelling as a means of cultural survival. The first stories presented include the creation myth featuring Glūs-kābé, the Indian god, alongside tales of Grandfather Thunder and the Giant Witch, introducing readers to key figures within the folklore. These stories not only entertain but also convey moral lessons and cultural values inherent to the Indigenous peoples of the region, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of their myths throughout the rest of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Passamaquoddy Indians -- Folklore Penobscot Indians -- Folklore Micmac Indians -- Folklore Tales -- New England https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51908 92742 92742