02353cam a22003253u 4500 53375 UtSlPG 20260610134229.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 16016103 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E011 Jarrett, Robert Frank, 1864-1948 Occoneechee, the Maid of the Mystic Lake 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 2016-10-27 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Occoneechee, the Maid of the Mystic Lake" by Robert Frank Jarrett is a poetic novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around Occoneechee, a young Cherokee maiden, her father Junaluska, and the warrior Whippoorwill. It delves into themes of love, loss, and the rich heritage of the Cherokee people, intertwining the deep connection they have with nature and their struggles against encroaching forces. The opening portion of the work introduces the reader to the historical and cultural context of the Cherokee Nation through a blend of prose and poetry. It sets the stage with the depiction of the haunting beauty of the Appalachian landscape and the profound sadness enveloping the Cherokee as they face displacement and loss. The chapter explores the connections between Occoneechee and her father, highlighting their familial bond and the legacy of legends that have shaped their lives amidst the dramatic backdrop of their diminishing world. It also foreshadows Occoneechee's longing for her lost love, Whippoorwill, setting in motion a quest filled with both natural beauty and human tragedy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Cherokee Indians -- Folklore Cherokee language -- Glossaries, vocabularies, etc. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53375 94209 94209