Project Gutenberg 2015-09-20 Public domain in the USA. 148 Smith, Bertha H. Lundborg, Florence 1871 1949 04022253 Yosemite Legends Yo-sem-i-te, Large Grizzly Bear -- Po-ho-no, Spirit of the Evil Wind -- Hum-moo, the Lost Arrow -- Py-we-ack, the White Water -- Tu-tock-ah-nu-lah and Tis-sa-ack -- Kom-po-pai-ses, Leaping Frog Rocks. Produced by Rachael Schultz, 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.) "Yosemite Legends" by Bertha H. Smith is a collection of Native American folklore and mythology, written in the early 20th century. This book explores the rich tapestry of stories associated with the Yosemite Valley and its indigenous people, focusing on the legends that explain the natural world and the cultural heritage of the Ah-wah-nee-chees tribe. Through these narratives, it captures the essence of the wilderness and the spiritual beliefs of the Native American people connected to these lands. In "Yosemite Legends," the author presents a series of captivating tales that delve into the relationships between the Ah-wah-nee-chees and various natural elements in Yosemite. Each legend offers insights into the environment, featuring characters like Tu-tock-ah-nu-lah, the Rock Chief, and Tis-sa-ack, the Goddess of the Valley, whose stories highlight themes of love, loss, and the fight against the encroaching threats of the outside world. The legends reveal the cultural significance of landmarks such as Bridal Veil Falls (Po-ho-no) and the trials of figures like Chief Ten-ie-ya, weaving a narrative that emphasizes both the beauty of nature and the struggles faced by the Native American tribes. The illustrations complement the text, enriching the reader's understanding of Yosemite's legendary landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Yosemite Valley (Calif.) PS Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 93389 2025-07-20T06:07:12.210716 text/html 69712 2024-10-22T23:09:46 text/html 1036523 2025-07-20T06:07:15.157740 application/epub+zip 1034658 2025-07-20T06:07:12.919708 application/epub+zip 92715 2025-07-20T06:07:12.532710 application/epub+zip 1077348 2025-07-20T06:07:16.920706 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1054925 2025-07-20T06:07:14.790762 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 115893 2022-09-22T15:44:15.236446 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 70216 2025-07-20T06:07:11.922731 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 50332 2024-10-22T23:09:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17336 2025-07-20T06:07:17.066724 application/rdf+xml 22989 2025-07-20T06:07:12.606725 image/jpeg 3380 2025-07-20T06:07:12.569728 image/jpeg 1019973 2025-07-20T06:07:12.275797 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