A choice collection of Native American myths and legends carefully selected from many sources. Most are nature stories telling about birds, beasts, flowers, and rocks of our American meadows prairies, and forests. The tales are arranged according to the seasons with several stories offered for each month of the year. There are some for early spring, when the maple sap mounts, and the arbutus blooms under the snow; for later spring, when the birds nest, and the wild flowers blow; for summer, with its heat, storms, fishing, and canoeing; for autumn with its corn, nuts, and harvest feast; for winter, with its ice, snow, and adventures. A comprehensive subject index for use by teachers and storytellers is included.Suitable for ages 8 to 12.

This is a collection of 65 original Indian fairy tales from a wide variety of tribes including Iroquois, Mohawk, Arapaho, Hopi, Chippewa, and Passamaquoddy. Most are short, making them perfect for reading at bedtime. They include magical animals that even young children will be familiar with. This edition of the book contains all 19 of the original illustrations by Frederick Richardson, rejuvenated.

This collection of Native American fairy tales is perfect for children and adults alike. The stories are rich with magic and adventure, and provide a glimpse into the beliefs and culture of indigenous peoples. 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 copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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This is a collection of 65 original Indian fairy tales from a wide variety of tribes including Iroquois, Mohawk, Arapaho, Hopi, Chippewa, and Passamaquoddy. Most are short, making them perfect for reading at bedtime. They include magical animals that even young children will be familiar with. This edition of the book contains all 19 of the original illustrations by Frederick Richardson, rejuvenated.

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 copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.