Project Gutenberg 2004-12-14 Public domain in the USA. 316 Skinner, Charles M. (Charles Montgomery) 1852 1907 Skinner, Charles Montgomery Myths and Legends of Our Own Land — Volume 06 : Central States and Great Lakes Produced by David Widger "Myths and Legends of Our Own Land — Volume 06: Central States and Great Lakes" by Charles M. Skinner is a collection of folklore and historical narratives written in the late 19th century. This volume explores the rich tapestry of myths, legends, and stories specific to the Central States and Great Lakes region, encapsulating the cultural heritage and unique myths that surround these geographical locales. The opening of the book presents several intriguing tales that delve into various themes, such as conflict between settlers and Native Americans, supernatural encounters, and moral lessons. Stories like "An Averted Peril" recount tense moments during early treaties with Native tribes, while "The Witch of Pictured Rocks" and "Bill Quick" highlight the intertwining of human lives with folklore and supernatural elements. These narratives serve not only as entertainment but also as reflections of the societal fears, aspirations, and the natural world within which these communities thrived. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Folklore -- United States GR Text Category: Short Stories Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 158702 2025-10-03T08:15:19.933437 text/html 158523 2025-01-09T23:46:37.713361 text/html 172770 2025-10-03T08:15:26.189365 application/epub+zip 172656 2025-10-03T08:15:23.323415 application/epub+zip 118825 2025-10-03T08:15:22.155443 application/epub+zip 421214 2025-10-03T08:15:28.466425 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 392597 2025-10-03T08:15:25.427410 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 152240 2022-09-03T12:39:49.079923 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 145293 2025-10-03T08:15:19.692392 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 145031 2020-12-29T21:41:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16958 2025-10-03T08:15:28.887357 application/rdf+xml 25827 2025-10-03T08:15:22.646415 image/jpeg 4831 2025-10-03T08:15:22.398437 image/jpeg 58776 2020-12-29T21:41:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 171136 2025-10-03T08:15:19.947476 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