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_aSchoolcraft, Henry Rowe, _d1793-1864 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Myth of Hiawatha, and Other Oral Legends, Mythologic and Allegoric, of the North American Indians |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2007-05-27 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Julia Miller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain material produced by Microsoft for their Live Search Books site.) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Myth of Hiawatha, and Other Oral Legends, Mythologic and Allegoric, of the North American Indians" by Henry R. Schoolcraft is a collection of Native American myths and legends written in the mid-19th century. The work serves as a rich anthology of oral traditions, with a particular emphasis on the character of Hiawatha, also known as Manabozho, who is portrayed as a cultural hero and a pivotal figure in the folklore of various North American tribes. Through these stories, Schoolcraft explores the beliefs, customs, and values of the indigenous peoples, inviting readers to appreciate the depth of their mythology and the intricacies of their worldview. At the start of this compilation, Schoolcraft provides a detailed preface discussing the origins and significance of the legends being presented, highlighting their role as reflections of Indian character and thought. He elaborates on Hiawatha’s portrayal as a heroic figure, detailing his adventures, relationships with nature, and interactions with other characters, including his grandmother and spirits. The opening segment sets up the narrative as a conversation between the legendary past and the social realities of the Native Americans, emphasizing their struggles, aspirations, and the profound philosophical insights embedded within their myths. Through Schoolcraft's narrative style, readers are invited into a world where ancient traditions and stories unfold against the backdrop of the North American landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aIndians of North America -- Folklore | ||
| 653 | _aHiawatha, active 15th century | ||
| 653 | _aAlgonquian Indians -- Folklore | ||
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