The Myth Of Hiawatha And Other Oral Legends Mythologic And Allegoric Of The North American Indians

The Myth of Hiawatha and Other Oral Legends: Mythologic and Allegoric of the North American Indians is a book written by Henry R. Schoolcraft. It is a collection of Native American myths and legends that were passed down orally through generations. The book includes stories about the creation of the world, the origins of various animals, and the adventures of legendary figures such as Hiawatha. The stories are presented in a way that highlights their cultural and spiritual significance to Native American communities. Schoolcraft, who was an ethnographer and Indian agent, collected and recorded these stories during his travels through the Great Lakes region in the early 19th century. The book provides valuable insight into the beliefs and traditions of Native American cultures and their rich oral storytelling traditions.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.