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"The Indian Fairy Book," written by Cornelius Mathews, transports readers into a land of enchantment, where Native American culture comes to life through a selection of engaging tales. Mathews crafts a tapestry of magical legends from many indigenous tribes, offering insights into these societies' spiritual beliefs, cultural traditions, and imaginative worldviews. Readers are exposed to a broad range of characters, from benevolent spirits to naughty tricksters, each representing parts of the human experience and the natural world, via colorful narrative. These stories explore morality, nature, creation, and the interaction between people and supernatural beings. Mathews not only maintains Native American oral traditions, but also incorporates his own literary flair, making the tales accessible and interesting to a wider audience. As they read through this captivating anthology, readers get a deeper respect for indigenous peoples' rich cultural legacy and the enduring power of storytelling across generations.
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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
"The Indian Fairy Book," written by Cornelius Mathews, transports readers into a land of enchantment, where Native American culture comes to life through a selection of engaging tales. Mathews crafts a tapestry of magical legends from many indigenous tribes, offering insights into these societies' spiritual beliefs, cultural traditions, and imaginative worldviews. Readers are exposed to a broad range of characters, from benevolent spirits to naughty tricksters, each representing parts of the human experience and the natural world, via colorful narrative. These stories explore morality, nature, creation, and the interaction between people and supernatural beings. Mathews not only maintains Native American oral traditions, but also incorporates his own literary flair, making the tales accessible and interesting to a wider audience. As they read through this captivating anthology, readers get a deeper respect for indigenous peoples' rich cultural legacy and the enduring power of storytelling across generations.