"Algic Researches, Comprising Inquiries Respecting the Mental Characteristics of the North American Indians" by Henry Rowe Schoolcraft is a compilation of early 19th-century indigenous legends, showcasing the heart and mind of Native American culture. The collection starts by pulling you into a series of stories that highlight spiritual connections and nature. In one stand-out tale, orphaned brothers face the wild unknown, where the youngest becomes entranced by a mystical Red Swan during a hunt. As he confronts magicians and seeks honor, the story becomes a journey of courage, respect for heritage, and the powerful bond between the real and the spirit world.
Algic Researches, Comprising Inquiries Respecting the Mental Characteristics of the North American Indians, First Series. Indian Tales and Legends, Vol. 2 of 2
By Henry Rowe Schoolcraft
Driven by bravery and tradition, a young orphan chases a magical swan through a world filled with danger and wonder.
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About the AuthorHenry Rowe Schoolcraft was an American geographer, geologist, and ethnologist, noted for his early studies of Native American cultures, as well as for his 1832 expedition to the source of the Mississippi River. He is also noted for his major six-volume study of Native Americans commissioned by Congress and published in the 1850s.
Henry Rowe Schoolcraft was an American geographer, geologist, and ethnologist, noted for his early studies of Native American cultures, as well as for his 1832 expedition to the source of the Mississippi River. He is also noted for his major six-volume study of Native Americans commissioned by Congress and published in the 1850s.
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