Project Gutenberg 2020-04-20 Public domain in the USA. 406 Riggs, Renée Coudert Riggs, Renee Coudert Neuman, Daniel Saheyause 1869 Hood, George 1869 1949 Hood, George W. Hood, G. W. Hood, George Washington 23012976 Animal Stories from Eskimo Land Adapted from the Original Eskimo Stories Collected by Dr. Daniel S. Neuman Foreword -- The journey to Eskimo Land -- Ivango or the lost sister -- The robin, the crow and the fox -- The proud mouse -- The crow and the daylight -- The orphan boy -- A race between a reindeer and a tom-cod -- Why they have summer on St. Lawrence Island -- The lost son -- The crow and the owl -- The running stick -- The treacherous crow and his cousin, the mink -- Good and bad weather -- How the white whales happened -- A giant and his drum -- Lovek and Seranak -- The caribou -- A fox story -- Mi-e-rak-puk. E-text prepared by Roger Frank and Sue Clark from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "Animal Stories from Eskimo Land" by Renée Coudert Riggs is a collection of children's tales adapted from original Eskimo stories written in the early 20th century. These enchanting stories explore the lives and traditions of the Inuit people, often featuring animals and highlighting various moral lessons. The collection offers a unique glimpse into the culture and values of the Eskimo community, often centered around themes of family, bravery, and respect for nature. At the start of the book, the father of two young children invites them to journey to Eskimo land through storytelling. He describes a gathering place called a kasga, where the Eskimos share stories, dance, and craft their tools. The narrative then transitions into the first tale about Ivango, a young man whose sister has been taken by a whale. The tale unfolds as Ivango embarks on a quest to rescue her, highlighting his bravery and determination. This introduction sets the stage for a rich tapestry of stories that intertwine adventure and moral instruction, making the collection suitable for young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 86.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Animals -- Folklore Eskimos -- Folklore E011 Text Category: Short Stories Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Adventure Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 172545 2025-07-24T12:44:18.617835 text/html 146873 2024-10-17T17:39:31 text/html 1978715 2025-07-24T12:44:22.702786 application/epub+zip 1977902 2025-07-24T12:44:19.355838 application/epub+zip 124647 2025-07-24T12:44:18.969853 application/epub+zip 2025410 2025-07-24T12:44:25.278772 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2001429 2025-07-24T12:44:22.277800 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 151056 2022-09-27T23:09:54.911619 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 153016 2025-07-24T12:44:18.266848 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 133062 2024-10-17T17:39:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17950 2025-07-24T12:44:25.425776 application/rdf+xml 19170 2025-07-24T12:44:19.052813 image/jpeg 2779 2025-07-24T12:44:19.011838 image/jpeg 1877455 2025-07-24T12:44:18.713816 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