Project Gutenberg 2005-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 200 Gordon, Hanford Lennox 1836 1920 Gordon, H. L. (Hanford Lennox) Gordon, Hanford L. (Hanford Lennox) Legends of the Northwest Text file produced by Susan Skinner, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger "Legends of the Northwest" by Hanford Lennox Gordon is a collection of narratives inspired by the folklore and traditions of the Dakota people, likely penned in the late 19th century. This work is a tribute to the culture, history, and mythology of the Dakota people, exploring themes of love, bravery, and the collision of indigenous and colonial societies. Through legends like "The Feast of the Virgins" and "Winona," the author brings to life iconic characters from Dakota heritage, showcasing their virtues and struggles in a changing world. The opening of "Legends of the Northwest" sets a reflective and nostalgic tone, beginning with a prelude that pays homage to the majestic Mississippi River, a vital lifeline for the indigenous peoples of the region. The preface elaborates on the author's dedication to accurately representing Dakota culture, mentioning the input from respected Dakota scholars and missionaries who greatly influenced his understanding. The text introduces the character of Wiwâstè, a central figure in the tale "The Feast of the Virgins." Wiwâstè is depicted as a celebrated maiden in a vibrant festival that embraces tradition and community, unaware of the conflicts that stir around her. The narratives weave between joyous legends and the harsh realities faced by the Dakota people, presenting a rich tapestry of life steeped in spirituality and resilience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Dakota Indians -- Folklore Ojibwa Indians -- Folklore Dakota Indians -- Poetry Ojibwa Indians -- Poetry F590.3 Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 311087 2025-08-04T04:42:40.257741 text/html 314496 2013-05-09T11:07:20 text/html 178000 2025-08-04T04:42:49.036671 application/epub+zip 184213 2025-08-04T04:42:43.236700 application/epub+zip 167984 2025-08-04T04:42:41.980721 application/epub+zip 323094 2025-08-04T04:42:51.882674 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 334874 2025-08-04T04:42:48.307691 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 296998 2022-09-04T08:58:52.362143 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 267580 2025-08-04T04:42:39.711736 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 266246 2013-05-09T10:52:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 266247 2013-05-09T10:52:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20598 2025-08-04T04:42:52.014644 application/rdf+xml 11008 2025-08-04T04:42:42.520699 image/jpeg 2963 2025-08-04T04:42:42.268699 image/jpeg 96586 2013-05-09T11:40:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 103967 2013-05-09T11:40:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 96010 2013-05-09T11:40:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 173395 2025-08-04T04:42:40.280710 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