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Material presented here is drawn primarily from Henry Rowe Schoolcraft's 1839 edition of Algic Researchesa rare, yet often cited publication. However, stories from two later Schoolcraft collections, Oneota and The Myth of Hiawatha, are also included in an appendix. Thus, a representative view of the entire body of Schoolcraft's published Indian legends is available in a single volume.With a new forward by Phillip P. Mason, this book is designed to reacquaint America with one of its oftenneglected geniuses. It is apparent when studying Schoolcraft's writing that he was clearly one of the first European Americans to recognize the merit and value of the Native American heritage as expressed in oral tradition.Critics have been divided in their assessment of Schoolcraft's contribution to the collection and preservation of Native American lore. The tide of interpretation has seen Schoolcraft's work achieve an initial popularity, only to be rejected by members of the 1920s intelligentsia, the same individuals who critically embraced (and seldom properly attributed) Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's adaptations of Schoolcraft's work. However, Schoolcraft received renewed attention, first in the 1950s, when Williams undertook to collect and edit the original volumes, and again today when the value and validity of the Native American oral tradition has, once again, been 'discovered.'
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- Q: What is the main content of 'Schoolcraft's Indian Legends'? A: 'Schoolcraft's Indian Legends' primarily features material from Henry Rowe Schoolcraft's 1839 edition of Algic Researches, along with stories from his later collections, Oneota and The Myth of Hiawatha, providing a comprehensive view of Native American legends.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is edited by Mentor L. Williams, who has contributed to the preservation and presentation of Schoolcraft's work.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring that customers receive a copy in excellent condition.
- Q: How many pages does 'Schoolcraft's Indian Legends' have? A: The book contains a total of 322 pages.
- Q: Is there a forward in this edition? A: Yes, this edition includes a new forward by Phillip P. Mason, which aims to reacquaint readers with Schoolcraft's contributions.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easily portable.
- Q: When was 'Schoolcraft's Indian Legends' published? A: The book was published on December 31, 1991.
- Q: What is the significance of Henry Rowe Schoolcraft's work? A: Henry Rowe Schoolcraft is recognized for being one of the early European Americans who acknowledged the value of Native American oral traditions, significantly contributing to the collection and preservation of their lore.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Schoolcraft's Indian Legends' is categorized under Native American literature.
- Q: Are there any additional collections included in this book? A: Yes, the book includes stories from two later collections by Schoolcraft, providing a broader representation of his published Indian legends.