Project Gutenberg 2017-08-09 Public domain in the USA. 274 Huggins, E. L. (Eli Lundy) 1842 1929 Huggins, Eli Lundy 27011470 Winona, a Dakota Legend; and Other Poems Produced by Emmy, MFR, K Nordquist 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.) "Winona, a Dakota Legend; and Other Poems" by Captain E. L. Huggins is a collection of poems written in the late 19th century. This work intricately weaves together themes of Native American culture and personal reflection, with a particular focus on the titular character, Winona, a Dakota maiden whose story unfolds against the backdrop of a changing world. Through rich and lyrical verse, the author explores themes of love, loss, and the enduring spirit of indigenous culture in the face of encroaching modernity. The opening of the collection introduces readers to Winona and her idyllic life on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, emphasizing her strength and independence. It paints the vividly transformed landscape, contrasting the serene beauty of nature with the arrival of modern influences. As the narrative progresses, we learn about Winona's upbringing, her connection to her culture, and the intriguing dynamics between her and the figures of her society, such as her stern uncle and the enigmatic conjurer, Gray Cloud. The depth of her character is established through her relationships and the essential choices she must face, setting a dramatic tone for the unfolding legend that intertwines her fate with the spiritual beliefs of her people. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Dakota Indians -- Folklore Dakota Indians -- Poetry PS Text Category: Poetry Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 298902 2025-07-22T06:52:05.527232 text/html 278201 2024-10-23T02:29:21 text/html 141582 2025-07-22T06:52:12.399191 application/epub+zip 142473 2025-07-22T06:52:06.732226 application/epub+zip 142473 2025-07-22T06:52:06.168228 application/epub+zip 246583 2025-07-22T06:52:15.725230 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 220710 2025-07-22T06:52:11.808251 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 224735 2022-08-25T04:10:46.501813 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 179647 2025-07-22T06:52:04.320233 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 159630 2024-10-23T02:29:21 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16608 2025-07-22T06:52:15.874187 application/rdf+xml 11567 2025-07-22T06:52:06.292214 image/jpeg 2054 2025-07-22T06:52:06.234227 image/jpeg 121423 2025-07-22T06:52:05.547252 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