Project Gutenberg 2004-12-14 Public domain in the USA. 212 Skinner, Charles M. (Charles Montgomery) 1852 1907 Skinner, Charles Montgomery Myths and Legends of Our Own Land — Volume 01: the Hudson and its hills Produced by David Widger "Myths and Legends of Our Own Land — Volume 01: The Hudson and its hills" by Charles M. Skinner is a historical collection of folklore and tales, likely written during the late 19th century. This volume focuses on the Hudson River and its surrounding hills, presenting a compilation of legends that intertwine with the area's rich history and scenic beauty. The book seeks to illuminate the cultural narrative of America while exploring various characters and stories that contribute to the mythological tapestry of the region. The opening portion of the work establishes an intriguing introduction to American folklore through its exploration of well-known stories, such as "Rip Van Winkle." This narrative introduces Rip, a carefree man who escapes the pressures of his life by wandering into the Catskill Mountains, only to awaken twenty years later in a drastically changed world. It sketches the central theme of transformation and the blend of myth and history, as well as delving into additional tales that evoke themes of supernatural beings, revenge, and the natural elements, setting the stage for a captivating exploration of legends rooted in the Hudson Valley. Each story echoes folklore traditions, revealing the complexities of American identity through the lens of myth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Folklore -- United States GR Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: American Literature 172788 2025-10-03T08:14:35.608148 text/html 172609 2025-01-09T23:45:48.196096 text/html 172909 2025-10-03T08:14:42.139603 application/epub+zip 173342 2025-10-03T08:14:39.005592 application/epub+zip 125202 2025-10-03T08:14:37.805596 application/epub+zip 427356 2025-10-03T08:14:44.567623 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 396008 2025-10-03T08:14:41.286636 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 272446 2022-09-03T12:39:03.501074 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 157361 2025-10-03T08:14:35.359114 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 157007 2020-12-29T21:40:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17266 2025-10-03T08:14:44.696566 application/rdf+xml 24818 2025-10-03T08:14:38.312592 image/jpeg 4619 2025-10-03T08:14:38.062621 image/jpeg 64311 2020-12-29T21:40:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 170827 2025-10-03T08:14:35.624145 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