Glooscap The Great Chief And Other Stories: Legends Of The Micmacs (1913)

By Emelyn Newcomb Partridge

Book Overview

Glooscap The Great Chief And Other Stories: Legends Of The Micmacs is a book written by Emelyn Newcomb Partridge and published in 1913. The book is a collection of stories that tell the legends of the Micmacs, an indigenous people who lived in the northeastern region of North America. The stories are centered around Glooscap, a great chief and hero who is revered by the Micmacs as a powerful and wise leader. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which contains a different story. The stories are written in a narrative style and are filled with colorful descriptions of the natural world and the supernatural beings that inhabit it. The book also includes illustrations that help to bring the stories to life. Throughout the book, readers will learn about the Micmacs' beliefs and customs, as well as their relationship with the natural world. The stories explore themes such as the importance of community, the power of nature, and the struggle between good and evil. Overall, Glooscap The Great Chief And Other Stories: Legends Of The Micmacs is a fascinating glimpse into the culture and mythology of the Micmacs. The book provides a unique perspective on the history of North America and the indigenous peoples who once inhabited it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166474429
• ISBN13: 9781166474423
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"