Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. "The Flying Canoe (La Chasse-Galerie)" is a masterful exploration of French-Canadian folklore and the supernatural traditions of the North. At the heart of this collection is the legendary tale of the chasse-galerie, a bewitched canoe that takes flight through the winter sky. The story follows a group of lonely lumberjacks in the remote wilderness who, yearning for their loved ones on New Year's Eve, make a dangerous pact with the devil to fly home. They must navigate their vessel over the forests and steeples of Quebec while adhering to strict conditions to save their souls from eternal damnation.Beyond its central legend, the work captures the spirit, humor, and resilience of early Canadian life. It provides a vivid window into the oral traditions of the voyageurs and the cultural identity of the region during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Blending elements of the macabre with a deep sense of place, the narrative evokes the atmosphere of the rugged wilderness and the warmth of traditional storytelling. This collection remains an essential piece of Canadian literary heritage, preserving the mystical and imaginative world of a bygone era for modern readers.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781025664125

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The Flying Canoe : La Chasse-Galerie

J E (Ill Franz Johnson) Lerossignol

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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - 'The Flying Canoe (La Chasse-Galerie)' is a masterful exploration of French-Canadian folklore and the supernatural traditions of the North. At the heart of this collection is the legendary tale of the chasse-galerie, a bewitched canoe that takes flight through the winter sky. The story follows a group of lonely lumberjacks in the remote wilderness who, yearning for their loved ones on New Year's Eve, make a dangerous pact with the devil to fly home. They must navigate their vessel over the forests and steeples of Quebec while adhering to strict conditions to save their souls from eternal damnation.Beyond its central legend, the work captures the spirit, humor, and resilience of early Canadian life. It provides a vivid window into the oral traditions of the voyageurs and the cultural identity of the region during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Blending elements of the macabre with a deep sense of place, the narrative evokes the atmosphere of the rugged wilderness and the warmth of traditional storytelling. This collection remains an essential piece of Canadian literary heritage, preserving the mystical and imaginative world of a bygone era for modern readers.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781025664125

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