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This is a compendium of oral legends and tales passed down by various Native American tribes, with an emphasis on the famous myth of Hiawatha. From the preface: "There is but one consideration of much moment necessary to be premised respecting these legends and myths. It is this:... Read Full Overview

An incredible first-hand record of Native American myths and legends, collected during the exploration and studies of Henry R. Schoolcraft.TO PROF. HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW.SIR:-Permit me to dedicate to you, this volume of Indian myths and legends, derived from the story-telling... Read Full Overview

Discover the rich tapestry of Native American storytelling in "The Myth of Hiawatha, and Other Oral Legends, Mythologic and Allegoric, of the North American Indians" by Henry R. Schoolcraft. This meticulously prepared edition presents a collection of Algonquin oral legends,... Read Full Overview

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Reproduction of the original: The Myth of Hiawatha, and Other Oral Legends, Mythologic and Allegoric, of the North American Indians by Henry R. Schoolcraft

Book Excerpt: ...It is a deity whom he destroys, a sort of Typhon or Ahriman in the system. It is immediately found, on going to his lodge, that it is a man, a hero, a chief, who is sick, and he must be cured by simples and magic songs like the rest of the Indians. He is surrounded... Read Full Overview

The myth of the Indians of a remarkable personage, who is called Manabozho by the Algonquins, and Hiawatha by the Iroquois, who was the instructor of the tribes in arts and knowledge, was first related to me in 1822, by the Chippewas of Lake Superior. He is regarded as the messenger... Read Full Overview

The Myth of Hiawatha, and Other Oral Legends, Mythologic and Allegoric, of the North American Indians, a classical book, was published more than a century ago and has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha... Read Full Overview

Discover the rich tapestry of Native American storytelling in "The Myth of Hiawatha, and Other Oral Legends, Mythologic and Allegoric, of the North American Indians" by Henry R. Schoolcraft. This meticulously prepared edition presents a collection of Algonquin oral legends,... 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

The Song of Hiawatha is an 1855 epic poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, featuring an Indian hero and loosely based on legends and ethnography of the Ojibwe (Chippewa, Anishinaabeg) and other Native American peoples contained in the writings of Henry Rowe Schoolcraft. In sentiment,... Read Full Overview

This XpressRead Cram Edition of The Myth of Hiawatha, and Other Oral Legends, Mythologic and Allegoric, of the North American Indians pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

The Myth of Hiawatha and Other Oral Legends: Mythologic and Allegoric of the North American Indians is a book written by Henry R. Schoolcraft. The book is a collection of oral legends and myths from various Native American tribes in North America. The stories are presented in... Read Full Overview

""The Myth of Hiawatha and Other Oral Legends: Mythologic and Allegoric of the North American Indians"" is a book by Henry R. Schoolcraft that explores the traditional stories and legends of Native American tribes in the northern United States. The book includes the famous tale... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

"The Myth of Hiawatha and Other Oral Legends" from Henry Schoolcraft. American geographer, geologist, and ethnologist (1793-1864).