Publisher's Synopsis
Birch Bark Legends of Niagara is a collection of traditional stories and legends from the Niagara region, as told by Owahyah, a Native American storyteller. The book features tales of the natural world, including animals and plants, as well as stories of human interactions with the land and with each other. These stories offer insights into the culture and beliefs of the indigenous people who once inhabited the Niagara region, and provide a glimpse into a world that has largely disappeared. The book is beautifully illustrated with original artwork by John Kahionhes Fadden, and includes a foreword by Chief Jake Swamp of the Mohawk Nation. Birch Bark Legends of Niagara is a must-read for anyone interested in Native American culture and history, as well as for those who appreciate the power of storytelling.The eyes of the young warrior thus alluded to flashed with fierce delight--his nostrils dilated with strong emotion. Passing with a haughty stride in front of the Chiefs, displaying to all the bloody trophies at his side, without dignity or feeling, but in an excited, vindictive manner, he gave an exaggerated account of the foe and the battle; spoke of the loss of the War Eagle; called on the young braves to help revenge his death, swinging his tomahawk around the heads of the prisoners, counting the scalps he had torn from the heads of their people, forcing them in their faces with malignant pleasure, and calling them women, who would cry when their tortures commenced.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.
