Publisher's Synopsis
Micmac Folklore is a collection of traditional stories and legends from the indigenous Micmac people of eastern Canada. This edition is printed in a large font size for easy reading. The book was compiled and edited by Elsie Clews Parsons, an American anthropologist who conducted extensive research on the Micmac culture in the early 1900s. The stories in the book cover a wide range of topics, including creation myths, animal fables, and tales of supernatural beings. Many of the stories feature the trickster figure Glooscap, who is a central figure in Micmac mythology. The book also includes detailed notes and commentary by Parsons, providing context and analysis of the stories. Overall, Micmac Folklore is a valuable resource for anyone interested in indigenous cultures and traditional storytelling.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.
