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The Native American was a true lover of nature and close observer of the sights and sounds about him. He delighted in composing tales that offered imaginative explanations for everything--from simple stories about creation to fanciful accounts of how animals acquired certain... Read Full Overview

THE great Northwest--that wonderful fron- tier that called to itself a world's hardiest spirits--is rapidly becoming a settled country; and before the light of civilizing influences, the blanket-Indian has trailed the buffalo over the divide that time has set between the pioneer... Read Full Overview

Indian Why Stories is a collection of Native American folktales and legends compiled by Frank B. Linderman. The book features stories from various tribes, including the Blackfeet, Crow, and Sioux, and offers an insight into their rich cultural heritage. The stories cover a range... Read Full Overview

Old-man, or Napa, as he was called by the Blackfeet, is an extraordinary character in Indian stories. Both powerful and fallible, he appears in different guises: god or creator, fool, thief, clown. The world he made is marvelous but filled with mistakes. As a result, tensions... Read Full Overview

Old-man, or Napa, as he was called by the Blackfeet, is an extraordinary character in Indian folklore. He appears in different guises: god or creator, fool, thief, clown. Subordinate to Manitou, the Deity, Old-man is both powerful and fallible. The world he made is marvelous... Read Full Overview

"Indian Why Stories" from Frank Bird Linderman. Writer, politician, Native American ally and ethnographer (1869-1938).

Indian Why Stories, a classic since it was first published. Has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Indian Why Stories is a collection of traditional Native American tales retold by Frank B. Linderman. The stories are drawn from various tribes and regions, including the Blackfeet, Crow, and Sioux. Each story provides insight into the culture, beliefs, and values of the Native... Read Full Overview

Indian Why Stories is a collection of Native American folktales compiled by Frank B. Linderman. The book features stories from various tribes including the Blackfoot, Crow, and Sioux. The tales are told in a conversational style and are accompanied by illustrations. Each story... Read Full Overview

The great Northwest-that wonderful frontier that called to itself a world's hardiest spirits-is rapidly becoming a settled country; and before the light of civilizing influences, the blanket-Indian has trailed the buffalo over the divide that time has set between the pioneer... Read Full Overview