Myths and Legends of Our Own Land (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162594897)

Myths and Legends of Our Own Land is a collection of stories from American folklore, compiled by Charles M. Skinner. The book includes tales from various regions of the United States, such as New England, the Midwest, and the South. The stories range from Native American legends to tales of ghosts, witches, and other supernatural beings. Some of the stories are based on historical events or figures, while others are purely fictional. The book offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of America and provides insight into the beliefs and values of its people. The writing style is engaging and accessible, making it a great read for anyone interested in American history, folklore, or storytelling.1896. Our publication contains Volumes 1 and 2 of the original work. An attempt has been made in this work to assemble only legends for certain occurrences that are taught in history, like the story of Captain Smith and Pocahontas. The bibliography of American legends is slight, and these tales were gathered from diverse sources: records, histories, newspapers, magazines, oral narrative, in every case reconstructed.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: Charles M. Skinner
ISBN-10: 1162594896
ISBN-13: 9781162594897
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 674
Format: Paperback
Weight: 3.29lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 1.35d