Author : Charles Godfrey Leland
Publisher : Boston ; New York : Houghton, Mifflin, 1885 [c1884]
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 42,5 MB
Release : 1885
Category : Algonquian Indians
ISBN :
Author : Charles G. Leland
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 38,92 MB
Release : 2012-02-10
Category : History
ISBN : 0486170209
Classic study of the myths and folklore of the Micmac, Passamaquoddy and Penobscot tribes. Glooskap, the divinity; Lox, the mischief-maker; Master Rabbit, more. 12 black-and-white illustrations.
Author : Charles Godfrey Leland
Publisher :
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 20,6 MB
Release : 1884
Category : Algonquian Indians
ISBN :
Author : Terri Cohlene
Publisher :
Page : 47 pages
File Size : 20,92 MB
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780439635899
Reminiscent of the Cinderella story, this is the enchanting tale of a shy maiden who wins the heart of a great warrior despite her cruel and mocking older sisters.
Author : Allan A. Macfarlan
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 41,4 MB
Release : 2001-02-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0486414760
More than thirty stories, including creation myths, hero tales, trickster stories, as well as tales of little people, giants, and monsters, and of magic, enchantment, sorcery, and the spirit world.
Author : Charles Godfrey Leland
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 37,63 MB
Release : 2019-11-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
'Algonquin Legends of New England' by Charles Godfrey Leland is a mesmerizing collection of myths and stories from Native American folklore. Featuring the legendary hero Glooskap, who created the world and battled evil spirits, this book takes readers on a journey through magical and mystical landscapes. Through Glooskap's adventures, readers will learn about the origins of animals and the forces of nature, and gain insight into the beliefs and traditions of the Algonquin people. With its enchanting imagery and engaging storytelling, 'Algonquin Legends of New England' is a great read for anyone interested in Native American folklore and mythology.
Author : Sarah Tieck
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 29,60 MB
Release : 2014-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1629685488
Informative, easy-to read text and oversized photographs draw in readers as they learn about the Algonquin. Traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more are covered. A map highlights the tribe's homeland, while fun facts and a timeline with photos help break up the text. Also discussed is contact with Europeans and American settlers, as well as how the people keep their culture alive today. The book closes with a quote from a tribe leader. Readers are left with a deeper understanding of the Algonquin people. Table of contents, glossary, and index included. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Author : Jane Louise Curry
Publisher :
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 14,81 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
A collection of twenty tales from the different tribes that are part of the Algonquian peoples who lived from the Middle Atlantic States up through eastern Canada.
Author : Evan T. Pritchard
Publisher : Council Oak Books
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 23,33 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781571781031
A descendant of a Micmac chief, the author presents a book on Native American spirituality. Outlining the Seven Points of Respect for Native American ceremonies, he goes on to describe their way of life: They don't write in metaphor, they speak it; they don't recite poetry, they live it.
Author : Daniel Clément
Publisher : University of Ottawa Press
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 23,43 MB
Release : 1996-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1772822949
First published in French in Recherches amérindiennes au Québec in 1993, this collection of essays aims to provide a better understanding of the Algonquin people. The nine contributors to the book deal with topics ranging from prehistory, historical narratives, social organization and land use to mythology and legends, beliefs, material culture and the conditions of contemporary life. A thematic bibliography completes the volume.
