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100 1 _aHuggins, E. L.
_q(Eli Lundy),
_d1842-1929
245 1 0 _aWinona, a Dakota Legend; and Other Poems
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
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 2017-08-09
508 _aProduced by Emmy, MFR, K Nordquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Winona, a Dakota Legend; and Other Poems" by Captain E. L. Huggins is a collection of poems written in the late 19th century. This work intricately weaves together themes of Native American culture and personal reflection, with a particular focus on the titular character, Winona, a Dakota maiden whose story unfolds against the backdrop of a changing world. Through rich and lyrical verse, the author explores themes of love, loss, and the enduring spirit of indigenous culture in the face of encroaching modernity. The opening of the collection introduces readers to Winona and her idyllic life on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, emphasizing her strength and independence. It paints the vividly transformed landscape, contrasting the serene beauty of nature with the arrival of modern influences. As the narrative progresses, we learn about Winona's upbringing, her connection to her culture, and the intriguing dynamics between her and the figures of her society, such as her stern uncle and the enigmatic conjurer, Gray Cloud. The depth of her character is established through her relationships and the essential choices she must face, setting a dramatic tone for the unfolding legend that intertwines her fate with the spiritual beliefs of her people. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDakota Indians -- Folklore
653 _aDakota Indians -- Poetry
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55303
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