More than 30 stories from a variety of Native American tribes cover creation myths, hero tales, and trickster stories, as well as tales of little people, giants, and monsters, and of magic, enchantment, sorcery, and the spirit world. Included are "The White Stone Canoe" (Chippewa), "Raven Pretends to Build a Canoe" (Tsimhian), many more.
Here's a sample of other books in this Dover category
Robin Hood by J. Walker McSpadden Escape to idyllic Sherwood Forest with these rollicking tales of Robin and his merry men, the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham, lovely Maid Marian, and other unforgettable characters.
The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling Subtle lessons in justice, loyalty, and tribal law pervade these 14 imaginative tales, recounted by a master storyteller with a special talent for entertaining audiences of all ages.
Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson Classic adventure novel, set in 1751, centers on a young Scottish orphan, betrayed by his uncle and bound for bondage in the New World. Fast-paced, swashbuckling action.
The Story of the Amistad by Emma Gelders Sterne Gripping tale of the epic 1839 revolt, aboard the schooner Amistad, of Africans bound for slavery in the New World. Young readers will thrill to the book's "you-are-there" flavor.
The Enchanted Moccasins and Other Native American Legends by Henry R. Schoolcraft Artfully woven by master storytellers and told to generations of Native American children around glowing lodge fires, here are 19 enchanting tales rife with legend, myth, and fairy tale magic.
