Publisher's Synopsis
Indian Legends Retold is a collection of Native American legends and stories, retold by Elaine Goodale Eastman and published in 1919. The book features legends from various tribes, including the Sioux, Iroquois, and Cherokee, and covers a range of topics such as creation stories, animal tales, and hero legends. Each story is accompanied by illustrations by Indian artist Angel De Cora. Eastman, who was of mixed Sioux and Euro-American heritage, was a writer, poet, and activist who worked to promote Native American rights and culture. Indian Legends Retold is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American folklore and storytelling.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.
