Myths And Legends Of California And The Old Southwest

Myths And Legends Of California And The Old Southwest is a collection of folklore and tales from the American Southwest, compiled and retold by Katharine Berry Judson. The book is divided into two sections, with the first focusing on California and the second on the Old Southwest. The California section includes stories of the native tribes of the region, such as the Miwok, Pomo, and Yokuts, as well as tales of Spanish explorers and early settlers. These stories cover a range of topics, from creation myths to legends of powerful shaman and tricksters. The Old Southwest section includes stories from Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas, and covers a similarly diverse range of topics. Some of the stories are rooted in Native American traditions, while others reflect the influence of Spanish and Mexican culture. There are tales of supernatural creatures like the chupacabra, as well as stories of heroic figures like the Apache warrior Geronimo. Throughout the book, Judson's retellings are engaging and accessible, making these tales accessible to readers of all ages. The book also includes illustrations by W.H. Everett, which help bring the stories to life. Overall, Myths And Legends Of California And The Old Southwest is an excellent introduction to the rich folklore of this region of the United States.Then Coyote collected a great bundle of tail feathers from owls, hawks, eagles, and buzzards. He journeyed over the whole earth and carefully located the site of each Indian village. Where the tepees had stood, he planted a feather in the ground and scraped up the dirt around it. The feathers sprouted like trees, and grew up and branched. At last they turned into men and women. So the world was inhabited with people again.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.