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The Lore and the Lure of the Yosemite (Classic Reprint): The Indians; Their Customs, Legends, and Beliefs, and the Story of Yosemite - Couverture souple

Wilson, Herbert Earl

 
9781333468866: The Lore and the Lure of the Yosemite (Classic Reprint): The Indians; Their Customs, Legends, and Beliefs, and the Story of Yosemite

Synopsis

A gateway to Yosemite’s legends and the people who carried them Discover how myths, legends, and early ethnology shape the story of the valley and its first inhabitants, grounded in real places and traditions.

This edition shares approachable, written information about Indian life, myths, and beliefs, with a focus on the Yosemite region. It presents creation stories, hero figures, and local lore while explaining the challenges of collecting authentic traditions from communities that view their legends as sacred and sometimes guarded from outsiders.



Alongside vivid scenes of the Valley and its scenery, readers will meet the people behind the stories—their hopes, their struggles, and the ways legends explain the land, its animals, and its seasons. The book also discusses how later contact with settlers affected Indigenous life and how these narratives help illuminate a complex history.




  • Creation myths and key figures like the Coyote-man and other ancestral beings

  • Stories tied to Yosemite features, places, and natural events

  • Insights into how legends were shared, recorded, and sometimes changed over time

  • Context on how contact with white settlers impacted Indigenous communities and beliefs



Ideal for readers of California history, Native American folklore, and anyone curious about Yosemite’s cultural heritage.

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