Glooskap's Country: And Other Indian Tales (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781166131593)

Glooskap's Country: And Other Indian Tales is a collection of Native American folklore and legends compiled by Cyrus Macmillan. The book contains stories from various tribes, including the Micmac, Maliseet, Passamaquoddy, and Penobscot. The tales are centered around the figure of Glooskap, a legendary hero and trickster who appears in many of the stories. The book is divided into sections based on themes, such as creation stories, animal tales, and tales of Glooskap's adventures. The stories are told in a traditional oral storytelling style, with vivid descriptions and imaginative characters. In addition to the tales themselves, the book includes an introduction by Macmillan discussing the importance of Native American folklore and its role in preserving cultural traditions. The book also features illustrations by Frederic Remington, a renowned artist known for his depictions of the American West. Overall, Glooskap's Country: And Other Indian Tales is a fascinating collection of Native American folklore that provides insight into the beliefs and traditions of various tribes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Cyrus MacMillan
ISBN-10: 1166131599
ISBN-13: 9781166131593
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 282
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.29lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d