Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 1

"Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 1" by James Athearn Jones is a collection of Native American stories and legends from the early 1800s. It's a new take on a previous work and tries to protect and share the traditions, beliefs, and cultural habits of various Native American tribes. The author talks about his time spent as a child with the Pawkunnawkuts tribe and shares his interest in their history and culture. Jones retells legends and superstitions he learned as a child from an old Indian woman. He uses his travels to different tribes to gain stories and traditions, and capture them in a record, showcasing the importance of protecting their culture. The first of these traditions tells a story of war and spirituality, setting the stage for a historical mythical journey.