Algonquin Legends

Algonquin Legends

Author: Charles G. Leland

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2012-02-10

Total Pages: 434

ISBN-13: 0486170209

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Classic study of the myths and folklore of the Micmac, Passamaquoddy and Penobscot tribes. Glooskap, the divinity; Lox, the mischief-maker; Master Rabbit, more. 12 black-and-white illustrations.


Little Firefly

Little Firefly

Author: Terri Cohlene

Publisher:

Published: 2004-01-01

Total Pages: 47

ISBN-13: 9780439635899

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Reminiscent of the Cinderella story, this is the enchanting tale of a shy maiden who wins the heart of a great warrior despite her cruel and mocking older sisters.


Algonquin Legends of New England

Algonquin Legends of New England

Author: Charles Godfrey Leland

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2019-11-22

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13:

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'Algonquin Legends of New England' by Charles Godfrey Leland is a mesmerizing collection of myths and stories from Native American folklore. Featuring the legendary hero Glooskap, who created the world and battled evil spirits, this book takes readers on a journey through magical and mystical landscapes. Through Glooskap's adventures, readers will learn about the origins of animals and the forces of nature, and gain insight into the beliefs and traditions of the Algonquin people. With its enchanting imagery and engaging storytelling, 'Algonquin Legends of New England' is a great read for anyone interested in Native American folklore and mythology.


Algonquin

Algonquin

Author: Sarah Tieck

Publisher: ABDO

Published: 2014-08-01

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1629685488

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Informative, easy-to read text and oversized photographs draw in readers as they learn about the Algonquin. Traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more are covered. A map highlights the tribe's homeland, while fun facts and a timeline with photos help break up the text. Also discussed is contact with Europeans and American settlers, as well as how the people keep their culture alive today. The book closes with a quote from a tribe leader. Readers are left with a deeper understanding of the Algonquin people. Table of contents, glossary, and index included. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.


Turtle Island

Turtle Island

Author: Jane Louise Curry

Publisher:

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13:

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A collection of twenty tales from the different tribes that are part of the Algonquian peoples who lived from the Middle Atlantic States up through eastern Canada.


No Word for Time

No Word for Time

Author: Evan T. Pritchard

Publisher: Council Oak Books

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 9781571781031

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A descendant of a Micmac chief, the author presents a book on Native American spirituality. Outlining the Seven Points of Respect for Native American ceremonies, he goes on to describe their way of life: They don't write in metaphor, they speak it; they don't recite poetry, they live it.


Birds of Algonquin Legend

Birds of Algonquin Legend

Author: Robert E. Nichols

Publisher: University of Michigan Press

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 9780472106110

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A linking of legend, language, and natural history, which supplies one of the few literary appreciations of the oral literature of the Algonquin peoples


Charles Godfrey Leland and His Magical Tales

Charles Godfrey Leland and His Magical Tales

Author: Jack Zipes

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Published: 2020-09-15

Total Pages: 222

ISBN-13: 0814347878

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Readers with an interest in folklore, oral tradition, and nineteenth-century literature will value this curated and annotated glimpse into a breadth of work.