Indian Why Stories

Indian Why Stories is a collection of Native American folktales compiled by Frank B. Linderman. The book features stories from various tribes including the Blackfoot, Crow, and Sioux. The tales are told in a conversational style and are accompanied by illustrations. Each story aims to provide an explanation for a natural phenomenon or a cultural practice. The book offers insights into the beliefs and traditions of Native American cultures and showcases the rich storytelling traditions of these communities. Linderman's writing style is simple and engaging, making the book accessible to readers of all ages. Overall, Indian Why Stories is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American folklore and culture.""Old-man then dried the dirt in his hands, rubbing it slowly and singing a queer song. Finally it was dry; then he settled the hand that held the dirt in the water slowly, until the water touched the dirt. The dry dirt began to whirl about and then Old-man blew upon it. Hard he blew and waved his hands, and the dirt began to grow in size right before their eyes. Old-man kept blowing and waving his hands until the dirt became real land, and the trees began to grow. So large it grew that none could see across it. Then he stopped his blowing and sang some more.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.