Project Gutenberg 2007-03-15 Public domain in the USA. 379 Jones, James Athearn 1791 1854 Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 2 Produced by David Schaal, Charlene Taylor, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions (www.canadiana.org)) "Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 2" by James Athearn Jones is a collection of Native American folklore and myths written in the early 19th century. This volume presents a rich tapestry of legends, including tales of creation, cultural heroes, and traditions from various tribes, showcasing their beliefs and values. The book likely serves as a valuable resource for understanding the spiritual and cultural heritage of North American indigenous peoples. At the start of the volume, the narrative begins with the story of the old man Chappewee, who created the world and its first inhabitants. He swiftly introduces the themes of obedience and disobedience among his children, leading to profound consequences for humankind. The text combines vivid descriptions with moral lessons, intricately connecting human experiences with the natural world, as seen through the lens of indigenous storytelling. The opening lays a foundational understanding of the interconnectedness of life, creation, and the universal presence of both joy and suffering in people's existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Indians of North America -- Folklore E011 Text Native America Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 468936 2025-08-09T03:37:08.192273 text/html 468142 2007-03-15T11:27:24 text/html 613246 2025-08-09T03:37:17.067206 application/epub+zip 617769 2025-08-09T03:37:11.857265 application/epub+zip 245415 2025-08-09T03:37:10.397219 application/epub+zip 700566 2025-08-09T03:37:20.914250 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 681218 2025-08-09T03:37:15.894199 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 468673 2022-09-10T04:23:29.847686 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 444721 2025-08-09T03:37:07.692239 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 444629 2007-03-15T11:27:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 444621 2007-03-15T11:27:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19823 2025-08-09T03:37:21.036178 application/rdf+xml 19341 2025-08-09T03:37:10.890248 image/jpeg 4237 2025-08-09T03:37:10.644251 image/jpeg 166294 2007-03-15T11:30:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 482266 2007-03-15T11:30:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 166273 2007-03-15T11:30:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 586672 2025-08-09T03:37:08.235275 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog