The Algonquin Legends of New England is a book written by Charles G. Leland that captures the rich oral traditions and folklore of the Algonquin tribes in the New England region. The book contains a collection of myths, legends, and stories that have been passed down through generations of Algonquin people. These stories provide a fascinating insight into the culture and beliefs of these indigenous people, and cover a wide range of topics such as creation myths, animal legends, and supernatural beings. The book is divided ...
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The Algonquin Legends of New England is a book written by Charles G. Leland that captures the rich oral traditions and folklore of the Algonquin tribes in the New England region. The book contains a collection of myths, legends, and stories that have been passed down through generations of Algonquin people. These stories provide a fascinating insight into the culture and beliefs of these indigenous people, and cover a wide range of topics such as creation myths, animal legends, and supernatural beings. The book is divided into chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of Algonquin folklore. The stories are beautifully written and provide a captivating glimpse into the rich history and traditions of the Algonquin people. Overall, The Algonquin Legends of New England is an essential read for anyone interested in Native American folklore and culture.When Glooskap came to the camp, which was at Ogumkegeak (M.), now called Liverpool, he found no one. But there lay the witch-kwed-lakun-cheech (M.), or birch-bark dish of Martin, and from it, or, as another legend states, from an old man and woman who dwelt hard by, he learned that Win-pe and the families had been gone for seven years, along a road guarded by wicked and horrible beings, placed by Win-pe to prevent the Great Master from finding him. For it was a great triumph for him to keep Glooskap's friends as slaves, and all the land spoke thereof.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.
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