Native American Myths and Legends - (Arcturus Gilded Classics) by Katharine Berry Judson (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- This deluxe hardback anthology brings together incredible tales from Native American folklore, presented in a beautiful volume with gold gilded page edges.
- About the Author: Katharine Berry Judson (1871-1956) received an MA from the University of Washington and worked for several years as a librarian in Montana and then Seattle, before working as an assistant in history at the University of Washington.
- 304 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology
- Series Name: Arcturus Gilded Classics
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Book Synopsis
This deluxe hardback anthology brings together incredible tales from Native American folklore, presented in a beautiful volume with gold gilded page edges.
This fascinating volume collects together myths and legends from across the North American continent, ranging from the Tlingit of Alaska to the Sioux and Cherokee of the Great Plains to the Seneca of the Atlantic coast. With stories on the creation of the world, the adventures of Gods and heroes, the nature of the cosmos, and tricksters like Coyote and Raven, these tales are sure to entertain and amaze. Tales include:- How the World Was Made (Cherokee)
- Origin of the Winds (Inuit)
- Why the Aspen Leaves are Never Still (Blackfoot)
- How the Seasons Came to be (Ojibwa)
- War with the Sky People (Thompson River)
- The Northern Lights (Wabanski) In these classic retellings previously compiled by Professor of History Katharine Berry Judson, these stories will immerse readers in the many and varied cultures of the Native Americans, each with their own languages, folklore and traditions. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Gilded Classics series presents luxury gift editions of classics works, printed on opulent ivory paper, featuring hardcover Wibalin binding, foil-embossed cover designs, beautifully designed end-papers and gilded page edges. These make perfect collectibles for lovers of classic literature.
About the Author
Katharine Berry Judson (1871-1956) received an MA from the University of Washington and worked for several years as a librarian in Montana and then Seattle, before working as an assistant in history at the University of Washington. She wrote ten books in total, including several compilations of myths and legends from the Native American population.Dimensions (Overall): 9.06 Inches (H) x 7.32 Inches (W) x 1.34 Inches (D)
Weight: 2.35 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 304
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology
Series Title: Arcturus Gilded Classics
Publisher: Sirius Entertainment
Format: Hardcover
Author: Katharine Berry Judson
Language: English
Street Date: July 1, 2025
TCIN: 1003232603
UPC: 9781398851764
Item Number (DPCI): 247-38-6287
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 1.34 inches length x 7.32 inches width x 9.06 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 2.35 pounds
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