Legend & Lore of the American Indians

Who carved the first totem pole? Where did thunder originate? How was corn first brought into the world? Why did the great chief Hiawatha unite the Five Nations? You'll find the answers to these and other questions about Native American customs and beliefs in Legends and Lore of the American Indians, a generous treasury of folktales and myths culled from centuries of oral tradition and still rich with wonder today.

The book is a colorful tapestry woven from stories of marvelous creation, tribal origins, and venerable ceremonies. Vivid with local color and fanciful detail, these legends captivate the imagination as they impart their timeless truths.

Author: Terri Hardin

Publisher: Barnes & Noble

Released Date: 1993

ISBN: 9781566190398