iroquois indians

Collects fourteen Iroquois legends, including "The Story of the Great Bear, the Big Dipper," "Why We Have Mosquitoes," and "Thunder Boy," presenting many in pictographs and English translation.

Discusses the history, customs, beliefs, and social structure of the people of the Iroquois Confederacy of New York.

Looks at the customs, family life, history, government, culture, and daily life of the Iroquois nations of New York and Ontario.

Presents a collection of traditional Iroquois tales in which animals learn about the importance of caring and responsibility and the dangers of selfishness and pride.

Examines the history, traditional lifestyle, and current situation of the Iroquois Indians.

Examines the history, social and political organization, religion, customs, traditional lifestyle, and current situation of the Iroquois Indians.

Retells the creation myth of the Iroquois and describes their history, beliefs, daily way of life, and their situation today.

Describes how the creation of the world was begun by a woman who fell down to earth from the sky country, and how it was finished by her two sons Sapling and Flint.

Describes the daily life of the Iroquois during each season of the year. Concluding chapter deals with present day conditions.