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100 1 _aSkinner, Ada M.
_q(Ada Maria),
_d1878-
245 1 4 _aThe Turquoise Story Book: Stories and Legends of Summer and Nature
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-09-12
508 _aProduced by David Edwards, readbueno and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Turquoise Story Book: Stories and Legends of Summer and Nature" by Ada M. and Eleanor L. Skinner is a collection of children's stories and legends, likely compiled in the early 20th century. The work celebrates the enchanting themes of summer and nature, filled with myths, fables, and tales that engage the imagination of young readers. Each story aims to foster an appreciation for the beauty of the natural world while introducing readers to the rich tapestry of legends associated with various elements of summer. At the start of the collection, the introduction lays the groundwork for the enchanting tales that follow, emphasizing the importance of observation and connection with nature for children's development. The opening portion features two legends: one, an Iroquois tale titled "How Summer Conquered Winter," narrates Glooscap's journey to defeat the Winter Giant and ultimately bring summer's warmth to the earth. The second, an Australian legend called "A Legend of the Flowers," tells of the great spirit Byamee, who, moved by the longing of a people for blossoms, promises never to leave the earth bare again. Both stories highlight themes of nature's power and beauty, setting a delightful tone for the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNature -- Juvenile literature
653 _aSummer -- Juvenile literature
700 1 _aSkinner, Eleanor L.
_q(Eleanor Louise),
_d1872-
700 1 _aParrish, Maxfield,
_d1870-1966
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53033
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