The Myth of Hiawatha, and Other Oral Legends, Mythologic and Allegoric, of the North American Indians

"The Myth of Hiawatha, and Other Oral Legends, Mythologic and Allegoric, of the North American Indians" by Henry Rowe Schoolcraft is a compilation of Native American myths and legends from the 1800's. It is like a window into the world of Native American storytelling, especially focusing on the heroic figure of Hiawatha, also called Manabozho, who appears as a central figure in the legends of many North American tribes, which aims to share the values, cultures, and ideas of the Indigenous people of America. Schoolcraft introduces the stories by explaining where they came from and why they are important, showing how they reveal the character and thoughts of Native Americans while also showing an ancient time of heroes, nature, and spirits, and the realities, hopes, wisdom of Native American people. As readers turn the pages, they are transported into a world where traditional stories and myths unfold against the landscape of North America.