Project Gutenberg 2011-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 205 Gilmore, Melvin R. (Melvin Randolph) 1868 1940 Gilmore, Melvin Randolph Prairie Smoke, a Collection of Lore of the Prairies Second Edition, Revised Produced by K Nordquist, Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Prairie Smoke, a Collection of Lore of the Prairies" by Melvin R. Gilmore is a collection of folklore and mythological accounts centered around the prairies of North Dakota and adjacent regions, likely written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the rich cultural heritage and narratives of Native American tribes, reflecting their reverence for nature and the deep connection they have with their homelands. It offers a tapestry of stories, legends, and observations about the flora, fauna, and landscapes that shape the spiritual and practical lives of these communities. The opening of "Prairie Smoke" introduces a dedication to the original inhabitants of the Great Plains, celebrating their love and understanding of the land. Gilmore begins by detailing the diverse Native tribes native to North Dakota, illustrating the alliances and territorial domains that characterized their historical existence. The text emphasizes their connection to nature, highlighting the philosophy of living in harmony with the environment. Furthermore, it sets a reflective tone about the beauty and complexity of the prairie landscape, hinting at the stories and myths to follow that explore the intertwining lives of the tribes and their sacred land. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/36012/36012-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 73.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Indians of North America -- Folklore Dakota Indians -- Folklore E011 Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 270559 2025-08-14T14:59:24.676267 text/html 271459 2011-05-02T11:39:20 text/html 342441 2025-08-14T14:59:29.291303 application/epub+zip 343220 2025-08-14T14:59:25.728314 application/epub+zip 154461 2025-08-14T14:59:25.035291 application/epub+zip 560574 2025-08-14T14:59:31.915249 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 540842 2025-08-14T14:59:28.622266 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 223311 2022-09-16T12:55:42.201759 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 240025 2025-08-14T14:59:24.262307 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 239917 2011-05-02T11:39:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18906 2025-08-14T14:59:32.046247 application/rdf+xml 19576 2025-08-14T14:59:25.139275 image/jpeg 3976 2025-08-14T14:59:25.077296 image/jpeg 332573 2011-05-02T11:39:24 application/octet-stream application/zip 88196 2011-05-02T11:39:24 application/octet-stream application/zip 333003 2025-08-14T14:59:24.723297 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 en.wikipedia