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100 1 _aLarned, W. T.
_q(William Trowbridge)
245 1 0 _aAmerican Indian Fairy Tales
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2014-03-31
508 _aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive
520 _a"American Indian Fairy Tales" by W. T. Larned is a collection of folklore stories written in the early 20th century. The work draws upon legends collected by Henry R. Schoolcraft and emphasizes the narratives of the Native American culture, integrating themes of courage, wisdom, and the relationship between humans and nature. The book’s structure features various tales, enriching readers with insights into the traditions of American Indians. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to Iagoo, a revered storyteller among the children of his tribe. He possesses vast knowledge of nature and folklore, captivating the young ones with tales about animals, the changing seasons, and the mystical beings of their world. The first story he shares recounts the adventures of Shin-ge-bis, a charming diver who, undeterred by the fierce North Wind, asserts his bravery and cleverness. This opening sets the tone for a series of enchanting stories that reflect the values, challenges, and joys of life as understood by Native Americans. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIndians of North America -- Folklore
653 _aFairy tales -- North America
653 _aTales -- North America
700 1 _aRae, John,
_d1882-1963
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45279
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