Eighteen traditional tales of the Wabanaki tribe from the eastern woodland include "Glooscap, the Great Chief, " "The Year Summer Was Stolen, " and "Tomik and the Magic Mat."

These stirring tales describe the life-history of Glooscap. Endowed with supreme powers, Glooscap, the benevolent warrior against evil, was credited with the creation of many wild creatures and the change in form of others. Even the land was influenced by his handiwork and several notable landmarks along the Fundy Coast are linked with this story. In Glooscap Legends, both famous and little-known legends are told of this god who made his home on the mountaintop of Cape Blomidon. He was a giant, a magician and a friend to the oppressed. This edition is illustrated by native artist Teresa MacPhee and includes a map of Glooscap landmarks.

Grade level: 5, 6, 7, e, i.

Reproduction of the original: Contribution to Passamaquoddy Folklore by J. Walter Fewkes

Examines how both negative and positive stereotypes of the "Indian" have influenced the study of Native American religions.