| Author |
Young, Egerton Ryerson, 1840-1909 |
| Title |
Algonquin Indian Tales
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Andrea Ball and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Algonquin Indian Tales" by Egerton Ryerson Young is a collection of folklore stories gathered from the Algonquin tribes, written in the early 20th century. This compilation aims to preserve and share the rich tradition of Indian storytelling, showcasing the myths and legends that have been passed down through generations. Central characters include children Sagastao and Minnehaha, who interact with various Indian figures such as Souwanas and the legendary trickster Nanahboozhoo. The opening of the tale introduces Sagastao and Minnehaha, who are playfully taken by two Indigenous men and brought to a feast in a wigwam. Their initial apprehension turns to delight as they enjoy wild game treated with care and participate in story-time with Souwanas, the storyteller. Through tales of Nanahboozhoo, the reader is introduced to his mischievous adventures and transformative abilities, setting a tone of wonder and imagination, typical of indigenous storytelling. The children's experiences highlight themes of friendship, cultural exchange, and the joy of traditional storytelling as a means of understanding one's world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E011: History: America: America
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| Subject |
Indians of North America -- Folklore
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| Subject |
Tales -- North America
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| Subject |
Algonquian Indians -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
10891 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Mar 31, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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