Myths and Legends of Our Own Land, Volume 2
Author : Charles Montgomery Skinner
Publisher :
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 43,31 MB
Release : 1896
Category : Folklore
ISBN :
Author : Charles Montgomery Skinner
Publisher :
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 43,31 MB
Release : 1896
Category : Folklore
ISBN :
Author : Charles M. Skinner
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 12,90 MB
Release : 2023-05-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 3368354949
Reproduction of the original.
Author : Charles M. Skinner
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 38,6 MB
Release : 2018-07-07
Category :
ISBN : 9781722371715
Myths and Legends of Our Own Land Volume 2 By Charles M. Skinner Behind the New Grand Hotel, in the Catskills, is an amphitheatre of mountain that is held to be the place of which the Mohicans spoke when they told of people there who worked in metals, and had bushy beards and eyes like pigs. From the smoke of their forges, in autumn, came the haze of Indian summer; and when the moon was full, it was their custom to assemble on the edge of a precipice above the hollow and dance and caper until the night was nigh worn away. They brewed a liquor that had the effect of shortening the bodies and swelling the heads of all who drank it, and when Hudson and his crew visited the mountains, the pygmies held a carouse in his honor and invited him to drink their liquor. The crew went away, shrunken and distorted by the magic distillation, and thus it was that Rip Van Winkle found them on the eve of his famous sleep. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.
Author : Charles Skinner
Publisher : Cosimo, Inc.
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 27,51 MB
Release : 2006-02-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1596051809
Here in two concise volumes are the complete writings of folklorist Charles Skinner, originally published in nine books in 1896, and considered a primary source by generations of researchers and readers of American cultural history and literature. Volume 2 includes more supernatural and spooky stories of New England, the Gothic South, the Great Lakes, the Rocky Mountains, and the Pacific Coast. With such evocative titles as "The Skeleton in Armor," "The Sacred Fire of Natchez," "The Crime of Black Swamp," and "Banshee of the Bad Lands," these thrilling tales are as eerie as they are enlightening. In addition to his extensive collections of folklore, CHARLES MONTGOMERY SKINNER (1852-1907) also authored Little Gardens: How to Beautify City Yards and Small Country Spaces (1904).
Author : Charles M. Skinner
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 26,6 MB
Release : 2016-01-21
Category :
ISBN : 9781523622948
Charles M. Skinner was a 19th century American writer best known for collecting and publishing myths, legends, and folklore.
Author : Kathy Ceceri
Publisher : Nomad Press
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 45,79 MB
Release : 2010-03-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1619300540
All societies have their own myths and legends, but they're much more than just stories. Myths and legends tell us about a people’s history, science, and cultural values—the things they knew, the things they believed, and the things they felt were important. World Myths and Legends retells tales from the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. From the Greek myths to ancient epics like Gilgamesh and the trickster tales of Anansi the Spider, it helps readers think about why the same themes, characters, and events may show up in different parts of the globe. Along the way kids will also find lots of fun and interesting projects that let them experience the stories first-hand. World Myths and Legends unveils wonders of the ancient world as it takes readers on a fascinating adventure of mystery and imagination.
Author : Charles M Skinner
Publisher : Double 9 Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 38,47 MB
Release : 2023-11
Category :
ISBN : 9789359328300
"Myths and Legends of Our Own Land," written by Charles M. Skinner, is an enthralling collection that reveals the rich tapestry of folklore and legends that are woven into the fabric of American history and society. The myths, tales, and superstitions that have defined American identity are brought to life by Charles M. Skinner's painstaking research and compelling storytelling. The book explores the length and width of the country, presenting the distinctive storylines that have been passed down through generations, from the creepy ghost legends of New England to the heroic sagas of the Wild West. Skinner introduces readers to both human and supernatural characters, as well as the monuments and settings that inspired these stories, in his beautiful words. Skinner delivers a vibrant panorama of the cultural mosaic that is the United States, whether reciting Native American traditions, repeating colonial-era fables, or examining more recent folklore.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 900 pages
File Size : 20,75 MB
Release : 1899
Category : American literature
ISBN :
Author : Charles Montgomery Skinner
Publisher : J.B. Lippincott
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 41,43 MB
Release : 1896
Category : Folklore
ISBN :
Author : Joseph Bruchac
Publisher : Fulcrum Publishing
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 10,36 MB
Release : 1991
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781555910945
A collection of Native American tales and myths focusing on the relationship between man and nature.