The Algonquin Legends of New England (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169303911)

The Algonquin Legends of New England is a book written by Charles G. Leland that explores the rich mythology and folklore of the Algonquin people who inhabited the New England region of the United States. The book is a collection of traditional stories and legends passed down through generations of Algonquin storytellers.The stories in the book cover a wide range of topics, including creation myths, tales of heroes and villains, and stories of spirits and supernatural beings. The Algonquin Legends of New England also includes descriptions of traditional Algonquin customs and beliefs, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the culture and traditions of these indigenous people.Leland's writing style is engaging and accessible, making the book suitable for readers of all ages and backgrounds. The Algonquin Legends of New England is a fascinating exploration of the rich cultural heritage of the Algonquin people and a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American mythology and folklore.When Glooskap came to the camp, which was at Ogumkegeak (M.), now called Liverpool, he found no one. But there lay the witch-kwed-lakun-cheech (M.), or birch-bark dish of Martin, and from it, or, as another legend states, from an old man and woman who dwelt hard by, he learned that Win-pe and the families had been gone for seven years, along a road guarded by wicked and horrible beings, placed by Win-pe to prevent the Great Master from finding him. For it was a great triumph for him to keep Glooskap's friends as slaves, and all the land spoke thereof.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 G. Leland
ISBN-10: 1169303919
ISBN-13: 9781169303911
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.46lbs
Size: 7.01h x 10.00w x 0.63d