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This looks at the famous story about the Native American Hiawatha. From the preface: "In this land of change it is important that we may learn a little of the childlike people who preceded us; who hunted, fished and worshipped long ago where we now make our homes and lead our... Read Full Overview

In the Summer of 1854, Longfellow wrote in his diary: "I have at length hit upon a plan for a poem on the American Indians, which seems to me the right one and the only. It is to weave together their beautiful traditions as whole." What emerged the next year was "The Song of... Read Full Overview

"At the door on summer evenings
Sat the little Hiawatha;
Heard the whispering of the pine-trees,
Sounds of music, words of wonder . . ."
The infectious rhythm of The Song of Hiawatha has captured the ears of millions. Once drawn in, they've stayed to hear... Read Full Overview

Rediscover this classic North American epic in a beautiful, illustrated edition. Longfellow's poetic tale of Hiawatha, a primeval Native American hero based on legendary figures of indigenous mythology, will enchant you with its distinctive rhythm that begs you to read it aloud... Read Full Overview

The Song of Hiawatha (1855) is an epic poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. A master of poetic tradition and form, Longfellow wrote The Song of Hiawatha in trochaic tetrameter, the meter of such classical epics as the Finnish Kalevala. Inspired by stories... Read Full Overview

The Song of Hiawatha is an 1855 epic poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, featuring a Native American hero. It is a classic that has been loved by many for generations, and a great addition to the collection.Any profits generated from the sale of this book will go towards the... Read Full Overview

Return to the shores of Gitche Gumee and sing the Song of Hiawatha Out of childhood into manhood Now had grown my Hiawatha, Skilled in all the craft of hunters, Learned in all the lore of old men, In all youthful sports and pastimes, In all manly arts and labors.

Longfellow insisted, "I can give chapter and verse for these legends. Their chief value is that they are Indian legends."

Longfellow's sources for the legends and ethnography found in his poem were the Ojibwe Chief Kahge-ga-gah-bowh during his visits... Read Full Overview

Initially conceived after reading the works of Henry Rowe Schoolcraft, who was known for his early studies of Native American culture, "The Song of Hiawatha" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is an epic poem based on the legends of the Ojibwa Indians of Michigan, Wisconsin, and... Read Full Overview

Longfellow's epic poem of the legendary Native American hero, Hiawatha and his love, Minnehaha, as he performs many brave and magical deeds.

How is this book unique? Font adjustments & biography included Unabridged (100% Original content) Illustrated About The Song of Hiawatha by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow The Song of Hiawatha is an 1855 epic poem in trochaic tetrameter by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow that features... Read Full Overview