Book details
American Indian Fairy Tales: W. T. Larned's Collection of Indigenous Folklore by Larned, W. T.
Description
Excerpt from American Indian Fairy Tales, Retold Iagoo was a great favorite with the children. No one knew better where to find the beautiful, colored shells which he strung into necklaces for the little girls. No one could teach them so well just where to look for the grasses which their nimble fingers wove into baskets. For the boys he made bows and arrows - bows from the ash-tree, that would bend far back without breaking, and arrows, strong and straight, from the sturdy oak. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
98 pages
Why to read
- Cultural Insight: Reading 'American Indian Fairy Tales' offers a unique opportunity to gain insight into the rich cultural heritage and storytelling traditions of various Indigenous tribes in North America. The collection showcases the values, beliefs, and worldviews that are woven into the fabric of Native American societies.
- Historical Significance: The stories in this collection were gathered and retold during a time when the preservation of Native American folklore was crucial. By reading these tales, one can appreciate the efforts made to record and share these oral traditions before they were at risk of being lost due to the impact of colonization and cultural assimilation.
- Literary Diversity: Including Indigenous folklore in one's reading list broadens one's literary horizons and exposes the reader to a diverse range of narrative styles, motifs, and characters that differ from those found in European fairy tales and other mainstream literature.
- Moral Lessons: Like many fairy tales and folklore from around the world, the stories in 'American Indian Fairy Tales' often contain moral lessons and teachings. These tales can provide readers of all ages with valuable life lessons about respect, bravery, humility, and the importance of living in harmony with nature.