Legends Of The Northwest (1881)

By Hanford Lennox Gordon

Book Overview

Legends Of The Northwest is a book written by Hanford Lennox Gordon and published in 1881. The book is a collection of stories and legends from the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, including Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. The tales are based on the folklore and traditions of the indigenous peoples of the region, such as the Chinook, Nez Perce, and Tlingit tribes. The stories cover a wide range of topics, including creation myths, heroic deeds, and supernatural beings. Some of the stories feature well-known characters, such as the trickster Raven, while others are lesser-known tales that offer a glimpse into the unique cultural heritage of the region. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history, culture, and mythology of the Pacific Northwest.Containing Prelude, The Mississippi; The Feast Of The Virgins, A Legend Of The Dakotas; Winona, A Legend Of The Dakotas; The Legend Of The Falls, A Legend Of The Dakotas; The Sea Gull, The Ojibwa Legend Of The Pictured Rocks Of Lake Superior; Minnetonka.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437055540
• ISBN13: 9781437055542
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"