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100 1 _aSchoolcraft, Henry Rowe,
_d1793-1864
245 1 4 _aThe Myth of Hiawatha, and Other Oral Legends, Mythologic and Allegoric, of the North American Indians
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIndians of North America -- Folklore
653 _aHiawatha, active 15th century
653 _aAlgonquian Indians -- Folklore
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21620
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