Synopsis
Mrs. Cordenio Arnold (Mary Frances Harriman) Severance (c1863-1925) was the American editor of Indian Legends of Minnesota (1893). In this volume the compiler wishes to disown any attempt at a complete collection of Indian legends; both her knowledge of archæology, and the time allowed for the completion of the work are inadequate to such an achievement. She has attempted to gather the more noticeable legends already in verse in order to stimulate interest in the scenery and romance of her State. From its name-Minnesota-to its floral emblem-the moccasin flower-the State everywhere bears the impress of former occupation. About every lake, forest, and valley clings the aroma of romance in the form of name or legend of the vanished Red Man.
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Présentation de l'éditeur
I kpresenting to the public this volume the compiler wishes to disown any attempt at a complete collection of Indian legends; both her knowledge of archaeology, and the time allowed for the completion of the work are inadequate to such an achievement. She has attempted to gather the more noticeable legends already in verse in order to stimulate interest in the scenery and romance of herS tate. From its name Minnesota to its floral emblem the moccasin flower theS tate everywhere bears the impress of former occupation. A bout every lake, forest, and valley clings the aroma of romance in the form of name or legend of the vanished Red Man. The indistinct memory of his loves, ware, and adventures is growing rapidly fainter, until even the story-teller himself is confused as to the relation between event and locality. It has therefore seemed wise to link indissolubly scene and incident, that the poetry of those who have here lived and loved may not be completely displaced by the prosaic commerce of the white man.
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Indian Legends of Minnesota is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by Mrs. Severance is in the English language, and may not include graphics or images from the original edition. If you enjoy the works of Mrs. Severance then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection.
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