The Algonquin Legends Of New England

This book is annotated with a rare biographical sketch of the author, written by Elizabeth Robins Pennell. This work contains a collection of the myths, legends, and folk-lore of the principal Wabanaki, or Northeastern Algonquin, Indians; that is to say, of the Passamaquoddies and Penobscots of Maine, and of the Micmacs of New Brunswick. All of this material was gathered directly from Indian narrators. Contents: Preface. Introduction Glooskap The Divinity. The Legend Of Glooskap. The Merry Tales Of Lox, The Mischief Maker, The Amazing Adventures Of Master Rabbit The Chenoo Legends. Thunder Stories At-O-Sis, The Serpent The Partridge The Invisible One. Story Of The Three Strong Men. The Weewillmekq'. Tales Of Magic. Glint-Wah-Gnour Pes Sausmok. The Song Of The Stars.