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100 1 _aJudson, Katharine Berry,
_d1866-1929
245 1 0 _aMyths and Legends of British North America
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2015-03-05
508 _aProduced by Marcia Brooks, Stephen Hutcheson and the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net
520 _a"Myths and Legends of British North America" by Katharine Berry Judson is a collection of folklore and traditional narratives written in the early 20th century. The book compiles various myths and legends from indigenous cultures across a wide geographic area of British North America. It explores the rich tapestry of beliefs, creation stories, and significant characters that reflect the spiritual and cultural values of these native tribes. The opening of the anthology sets the stage for the exploration of the mythical world of the indigenous peoples of British North America. Judson begins with a preface that emphasizes the connection of the tribes to their land and the natural elements, presenting myths as a means to explain their existence and cultural practices. The early chapters introduce the reader to diverse creation stories and belief systems, highlighting the interplay of good and evil, the influence of spirits, and the significance of animals in the lives of the native tribes. The prose captures the essence of how these legends served as both entertainment and education among communities, particularly during long winter nights around the fire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIndians of North America -- Folklore
653 _aIndians of North America -- Canada -- Folklore
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48409
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