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William Trowbridge Larned and Henry Rowe Schoolcraft’s American Indian Fairy Tales are an inspiring and insightful set of stories resembling in many ways European fables, allegories or parables. The two writers have assembled an exceptional assortment of tales, talking about anything from the creation of mountains, to that of fire.Immerse yourself in 10 interesting myths that comprise tales about animals with special abilities, speech or personalities, as well as stories that depict the changing of the seasons or explore questions like why the coyote may be more clever compared to other animals.As a personal goal of learning anything and everything there is to know about the American Indians, Henry R. Schoolcraft has spent more than 30 years of his life living among the Indians residing around the Great Lakes area and learning about their customs and legends. Many of the enchanting qualities present in those stories which have inspired numerous readers in the past two decades have stemmed from Schoolcraft’s ability to retain and adapt them in such a complete and light manner to fit the expectations and emotions of his readership.Indian mythology is mixed with a high dose of imagination as each of the myths is completely unique, yet all of them seem to fit together like the pieces of a finely designed mosaic.While they may feel somewhat more like folk tales or parables, rather than fairy tales, each having its own special message and instructive lesson to convey to the readership, these stories can also be considered as one of the most unique sets of tales one might be likely to find.If you’re looking for a well-written, deep, educational, yet lighthearted story that bears the unique qualities and timelessness of Indian folklore, American Indian Fairy Tales is undoubtedly a book you would be interested in taking a glance at.
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