Project Gutenberg 2021-10-22 Public domain in the USA. 150 Grinnell, George Bird 1849 1938 Deming, Edwin Willard 1860 1942 Eight Bears 01025669 The Punishment of the Stingy, and Other Indian Stories The stories and the story-tellers -- The Bluejay stories -- The punishment of the stingy -- Bluejay, the imitator -- Bluejay visits the ghosts -- The girl who was the ring -- The first corn -- The Star Boy -- The grizzly bear's medicine -- The first Medicine Lodge -- Thunder Maker and Cold Maker -- The blindness of Pi-waṕ-ōk -- Ragged Head -- Nothing Child -- Shield Quiver's wife -- The Beaver stick -- Little friend Coyote. Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Punishment of the Stingy and Other Indian Stories" by George Bird Grinnell is a collection of traditional Native American tales written in the early 20th century. The stories reflect the rich oral traditions of various tribes, exploring themes of morality, survival, and the relationships between humans and animals. Notable characters include Bluejay and Raven, who often embody the trickster archetype, navigating through lessons of greed, kindness, and the consequences of one's actions. At the start of the collection, readers are introduced to the overarching narrative style and cultural context of these tales, which emphasize the significance of storytelling in preserving history and ethical teachings among Indigenous peoples. The opening tale, "The Punishment of the Stingy," sets the stage with a village facing famine after the Chief’s death, showcasing the actions of Bluejay—who selfishly refuses to share food—ultimately leading to dire consequences for him and the stingy villagers. Through vivid depictions of nature and community, Grinnell captures the essence of these stories, while also highlighting the educational value they carried for generations. The tales promise a mix of entertainment and moral reflection rooted in Native American folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 87.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Indians of North America -- Folklore E011 GR Text Category: Short Stories Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 329073 2025-06-26T09:15:51.114866 text/html 293934 2024-10-18T16:49:37 text/html 1510476 2025-06-26T09:16:01.014799 application/epub+zip 1532695 2025-06-26T09:15:54.873835 application/epub+zip 227151 2025-06-26T09:15:52.960865 application/epub+zip 1721528 2025-06-26T09:16:04.686835 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1614240 2025-06-26T09:15:59.193841 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 259219 2022-09-29T22:07:41.905248 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 245679 2025-06-26T09:15:49.879404 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 225580 2024-10-18T16:49:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18094 2025-06-26T09:16:04.838813 application/rdf+xml 22777 2025-06-26T09:15:53.062871 image/jpeg 3659 2025-06-26T09:15:53.013842 image/jpeg 1405938 2025-06-26T09:15:51.214920 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 en.wikipedia