The Algonquin Legends of New England

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The Algonquin Legends of New England is a book by American folklorist Charles G. Leland, first published in 1884. It is a retelling of the mythology of the Algonquin peoples, one of the most populous and widespread North American native language groups.

The book focuses particularly on the tales of the culture hero, Glooskap, a legendary figure of the Wabanaki peoples.

Split into parts, with each part consisting of several tales, subjects include; Glooskap The Divinity; The Merry Tales of Lox, The Mischief Maker; The Amazing Adventures of Master Rabbit; The Chenoo Legends; Thunder Stories; At-o-sis, the Serpent; The Partridge; The Invisible One; Story of the Three Strong Men; The Weewillmekq'; and, Tales of Magic.

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