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Quillworker

Quillworker

A Cheyenne legend explaining the origins of the stars. Also describes the history, culture, and fate of the Cheyenne Indians.

Quillworker

A Cheyenne legend explaining the origins of the stars. Also describes the history, culture, and fate of the Cheyenne Indians.

Clamshell Boy

a Makah legend
Retells the legend of Clamshell Boy, who rescues a captured group of children from the dreaded wild woman, Basket woman.
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Dancing drum

a Cherokee legend
Retells the Cherokee legend in which Dancing Drum tries to make Grandmother Sun smile on the People again.

Little Firefly

an Algonquian legend
A retelling of the Algonquian Indian legend of how a young girl, badly mistreated by her sisters, becomes the bride of the great hunter known as the Invisible One. Includes information on the history and customs of the Algonquian Indians.

Ka-ha-si and the loon

an Eskimo legend
Retells the legend of Ka-ha-si, who acquires great strength and boldness and uses them to rescue his people in times of peril. Includes information on the customs and lifestyle of the Eskimos.

Sitting Bull

2004
A brief biography of the famous leader of the Lakota Sioux who led his people to victory against the United States Cavalry at the Battle of Little Big Horn.

Sacagawea

2004
A biography of Sacagawea, the Shoshoni Indian woman who played an important role in guiding the Lewis and Clark expedition through the Northwest Territory of the United States in 1805-1806.

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