Bøger af Charles M. Skinner

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Myths And Legends Of Our New Possessions is a book written by Charles M. Skinner that explores the folklore and legends of the newly acquired territories of the United States at the turn of the 20th century. The book covers the myths and legends of Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, Samoa, and the Philippines, providing a comprehensive overview of the cultural beliefs and practices of these regions. The book delves into various topics, including creation myths, supernatural beings, heroic figures, and religious practices. It also explores the impact of colonialism on the indigenous peoples of these territories and how it has affected their folklore and legends. Skinner's writing style is engaging and informative, making the book accessible to both scholars and casual readers. The book is also illustrated with black and white drawings that depict the stories and characters described in the text. Overall, Myths And Legends Of Our New Possessions is a fascinating exploration of the cultural heritage of the newly acquired territories of the United States, providing a valuable insight into the diverse beliefs and practices of these regions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Our publication contains Volumes 1 and 2 of the original work. An attempt has been made in this work to assemble only legends for certain occurrences that are taught in history, like the story of Captain Smith and Pocahontas. The bibliography of American legends is slight, and these tales were gathered from diverse sources: records, histories, newspapers, magazines, oral narrative, in every case reconstructed.