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100	1		_aFewkes, Jesse Walter, _d1850-1930
245	1	0	_aContribution to Passamaquoddy Folk-Lore
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2006-03-15
508			_aE-text prepared by Thierry Alberto, Linda Cantoni, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"Contribution to Passamaquoddy Folk-Lore" by Jesse Walter Fewkes is a scholarly publication from the late 19th century focusing on the traditions and stories of the Passamaquoddy tribe, one of the Native American groups in New England. This book serves as a historical account that seeks to preserve the folk lore of this indigenous people, emphasizing the importance of accurate record-keeping of their oral traditions, stories, and songs, many of which are at risk of fading away. In this work, Fewkes chronicles his efforts in collecting these oral stories using the phonograph, allowing for a more precise documentation than traditional writing. The book includes a range of narratives, from the creation stories of beings such as Glooscap and Leux to tales involving animals and elements of nature. He illustrates various aspects of Passamaquoddy culture, including rituals, dances, and the language itself. The work not only captures the rich tapestry of their folk-lore but also reflects on the ongoing transformation of the Passamaquoddy people's customs, highlighting the impact of modern influences on their traditional ways of life. Throughout the book, Fewkes expresses a sense of urgency in preserving these stories as invaluable cultural heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aPassamaquoddy Indians -- Folklore
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17997
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