Indian Stories Retold From St. Nicholas by Various
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"Indian Stories Retold From St. Nicholas" by Various is a collection of historical stories written during the late 19th century. This anthology offers a vibrant glimpse into Native American culture, traditions, and legendary tales, aimed primarily at younger readers. Each story conveys valuable lessons and insights through engaging narratives featuring brave characters and rich cultural elements. The opening of the collection introduces "Onatoga's Sacrifice," where the protagonist, Onatoga, the esteemed leader of
the Illini tribe, confronts a legendary man-eating bird known as the Piasau that terrorizes his people. As the story progresses, Onatoga embarks on a spiritual quest for guidance, ultimately preparing for a heroic confrontation with the beast to protect his tribe. Additionally, the opening portion sets the tone for the subsequent tales, showcasing aspects of Native American life, the deep sense of community, and the reverence for nature and spiritual beliefs, all woven into exciting narratives crafted for young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title | Indian Stories Retold From St. Nicholas |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Indians of North America |
| Subject | Indian children -- North America |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35021 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-35021-9 |
| Release Date | Jan 21, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 646 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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