Algonquin Legends of New England

Name: Algonquin Legends of New England
Author: Charles Godfrey Leland

By Charles Godfrey Leland

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Mythology, Legends & Folklore

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A compilation of traditional narratives collected from Wabanaki storytellers in Maine and New Brunswick, presenting creation accounts, hero and trickster adventures, explanations of natural phenomena, ritual songs, and tales of spirits, witches, and shamans. Many narratives retain poetic traces and are reported with their original narrators; the editor highlights the antiquity and oral transmission of the lore and notes thematic parallels with neighboring Eskimo and Norse traditions while offering brief commentary and provenance for each tale.

About the Author

Charles Godfrey Leland

Charles Godfrey Leland was an American author, folklorist, and humorist, known for his diverse contributions to literature and culture in the 19th century. He is particularly recognized for his works on folklore and the Romani culture, as seen in titles like "The English Gipsies and Their Language" and "Gypsy Sorcery and Fortune Telling." Leland also explored themes of American history and mythology, notably in "Abraham Lincoln and the Abolition of Slavery in the United States." His literary style often blended humor with a deep appreciation for the oral traditions of various cultures, making him a unique figure in American literary heritage.