"Myths and Folk-lore of the Timiskaming Algonquin and Timagami Ojibwa" by Frank G. Speck is a collection of Indigenous stories focusing on the trickster Wiske·djak and other cultural legends of the Timiskaming Algonquin and Timagami Ojibwa peoples. The book dives into the adventures of Wiske·djak, showcasing his cleverness and mischief as he interacts with animals like beavers and bears amidst the natural environment. Through these tales, readers discover insights into the beliefs, values, and traditions of these Indigenous communities, highlighting themes of survival, humor, and harmony between natural and supernatural realms. The narrative style offers a glimpse into the cultural context, portraying the challenges and escapades of Algonquin life.
Myths and Folk-lore of the Timiskaming Algonquin and Timagami Ojibwa
By Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith) Speck
A mischievous trickster's escapades reveal the heart and soul of an Indigenous culture, filled with legends of survival, humor, and the spirit world.
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About the AuthorFrank Gouldsmith Speck was an American anthropologist and professor at the University of Pennsylvania, specializing in the Algonquian and Iroquoian peoples among the Eastern Woodland Native Americans of the United States and First Nations peoples of eastern boreal Canada.
Frank Gouldsmith Speck was an American anthropologist and professor at the University of Pennsylvania, specializing in the Algonquian and Iroquoian peoples among the Eastern Woodland Native Americans of the United States and First Nations peoples of eastern boreal Canada.
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