Miss Judson has collected these myths and legends from many printed sources. She disclaims originality, but she has rendered a service that will be appreciated by the many who have sought in vain for legends of the Indians. There is an agreeable surprise in store for any lover of folk-lore who will read these books.
Contents:
The Origin Of Daylight
How Silver-Fox Created The World
How Kemush Created The World
The Robe Of Kemush
How Qawaneca Created The World
How Old Man Above Created The World
Old Man Above And The Grizzlies
Duration Of Life
How Coyote Stole Fire
How Beaver Stole Fire
How Dog Stole Fire
The Bridge Of The Gods
The Dalles
The Story Of Ashish
Creation Of Mankind
As-Ai-Yahal
The Golden Age The First Totem Pole
Spirit Of Snow
Owl And Raven
Cradle Song
Woodrat And Rabbits
Quarrel Of Sun And Moon
Chinook Wind
The Miser Of Takhoma
Why There Are No Snakes On Takhoma
Cry-Because-He-Had-No-Wife
How Coyote Got His Cunning
The Naming Of Creation
The Bird Chief
The Spell Of The Laughing Raven
Origin Of The Thunder Bird
Mount Edgecomb, Alaska
An Indian's Vow To The Thunder Gods
Chinook Ghosts
The Memaloose Islands
A Visiting Ghost
Origin Of The Tribes
How The Okanogans Became Red The Copper Canoe
Origin Of Mineral Springs
How The Ermine Got Its Necklace
Coyote And Grizzly
Coyote And The Dragon
Origin Of Spokane Falls
Coyote In The Buffalo Country
Coyote And The Salmon
Falls Of The Willamette
Tallapus And The Cedar
How Coyote Was Killed
Old Grizzly And Old Antelope
Legend Of The Klickitat Basket
The Northern Lights
