| Adapter |
Riggs, Renée Coudert |
| Compiler |
Neuman, Daniel Saheyause, 1869- |
| Illustrator |
Hood, George, 1869-1949 |
| LoC No. |
23012976
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| Title |
Animal Stories from Eskimo Land
Adapted from the Original Eskimo Stories Collected by Dr. Daniel S. Neuman
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 86.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
Foreword -- The journey to Eskimo Land -- Ivango or the lost sister -- The robin, the crow and the fox -- The proud mouse -- The crow and the daylight -- The orphan boy -- A race between a reindeer and a tom-cod -- Why they have summer on St. Lawrence Island -- The lost son -- The crow and the owl -- The running stick -- The treacherous crow and his cousin, the mink -- Good and bad weather -- How the white whales happened -- A giant and his drum -- Lovek and Seranak -- The caribou -- A fox story -- Mi-e-rak-puk.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Roger Frank and Sue Clark from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"Animal Stories from Eskimo Land" by Renée Coudert Riggs is a collection of children's tales adapted from original Eskimo stories written in the early 20th century. These enchanting stories explore the lives and traditions of the Inuit people, often featuring animals and highlighting various moral lessons. The collection offers a unique glimpse into the culture and values of the Eskimo community, often centered around themes of family, bravery, and respect for nature. At the start of the book, the father of two young children invites them to journey to Eskimo land through storytelling. He describes a gathering place called a kasga, where the Eskimos share stories, dance, and craft their tools. The narrative then transitions into the first tale about Ivango, a young man whose sister has been taken by a whale. The tale unfolds as Ivango embarks on a quest to rescue her, highlighting his bravery and determination. This introduction sets the stage for a rich tapestry of stories that intertwine adventure and moral instruction, making the collection suitable for young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E011: History: America: America
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| Subject |
Animals -- Folklore
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| Subject |
Eskimos -- Folklore
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
61875 |
| Release Date |
Apr 20, 2020 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 28, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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