Project Gutenberg 2007-08-05 Public domain in the USA. 247 Mathews, Cornelius 1817 1889 Matthews, Cornelius McLenan, John 1827 1866 The Indian Fairy Book: From the Original Legends The Celestial Sisters -- The Boy who Set a Snare for the Sun -- Strong Desire and the Red Sorcerer -- The Wonderful Exploits of Grasshopper -- The Two Jeebi -- Osseo, the Son of the Evening Star -- Gray Eagle and his Five Brothers -- The Toad-Woman -- The Origin of the Robin -- White Feather and the Six Giants -- Sheem, the Forsaken Boy -- The Magic Bundle -- The Red Swan -- The Man with his Leg Tied Up -- The Little Spirit or Boy-Man -- The Enchanted Moccasins -- He of the Little Shell -- Manabozho, the Mischief-Maker -- Leelinau, the Lost Daughter -- The Winter Spirit and his Visitor -- the Fire-Plume -- Weendigoes and the Bone-Dwarf -- The Bird Lover -- Bokwewa the Humpback -- The Crane that Crossed the River -- Wunzh, the Father of Indian Corn. Produced by Janet Blenkinship and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Indian Fairy Book: From the Original Legends" by Cornelius Mathews is a collection of tales inspired by Native American folklore, compiled and developed in the late 19th century. This anthology seeks to present these enchanting stories in a manner comparable to classic fairy tales from around the world, celebrating their romantic and fantastical qualities. The narratives weave together elements of wonder, adventure, and moral lessons, bringing to life the rich traditions and imaginative storytelling of Indigenous cultures. At the start of this volume, readers are introduced to various characters and the themes that will unfold throughout the tales. In "The Celestial Sisters," we meet Waupee, the skilled hunter, who becomes enamored with the mystical sisters he sees dancing in a magical ring. His longing leads to a journey of love and loss as he transforms himself to entice the sisters, ultimately facing the cosmic consequences of his desires. Other stories explore the bravery of the young boy who attempts to capture the sun, the challenges faced by Strong Desire as he proves his courage, and the whimsical adventures of Grasshopper. Each tale is rich in metaphor and seeks to convey moral lessons inherent in the culture, captivating readers with the magic and mystery of these timeless legends. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). 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