Publisher's Synopsis
Indian Why Stories is a collection of Native American folktales and legends compiled by Frank B. Linderman. The book features stories from various tribes, including the Blackfeet, Crow, and Sioux, and offers an insight into their rich cultural heritage. The stories cover a range of topics, from creation myths and animal tales to cautionary tales and morality stories. Each story is accompanied by an explanation of its meaning and significance, providing readers with a deeper understanding of Native American culture and beliefs. The book is written in a simple and engaging style, making it accessible to readers of all ages. Indian Why Stories is a fascinating and informative read that offers a unique perspective on the Native American way of life.""Old-man then dried the dirt in his hands, rubbing it slowly and singing a queer song. Finally it was dry; then he settled the hand that held the dirt in the water slowly, until the water touched the dirt. The dry dirt began to whirl about and then Old-man blew upon it. Hard he blew and waved his hands, and the dirt began to grow in size right before their eyes. Old-man kept blowing and waving his hands until the dirt became real land, and the trees began to grow. So large it grew that none could see across it. Then he stopped his blowing and sang some more.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.
