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Song of Hiawatha
Song of Hiawatha | Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The publisher is proud to present this new edition of an old American favorite, authentically and unforgettably illustrated by a distinguished American artist. Artist-illustrator Herbert Meyer's illustrations give new life to Longfellow's epic poem. Besides being warmly evocative, they are historically authentic, for the artist did extensive research on the American Indians. Meyer's artistic vision does full justice to Longfellow's immortal epic, which is not only an American favorite, but is known and admired throughout the world for its hauntingly beautiful poetry. The Song of Hiawatha's particular blend of myth and history, native tradition and foreign influence has survived the years, and its artistic authenticity is undisputed. The same, we hope, can be said for the illustrations of Herbert Meyer, brought to light in this new, digital edition.
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Eggs
Song of Hiawatha | Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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Great topic! Difficult to choose only 3! Though not necessarily iconic, Cork O‘Connor (protégée of old Anishinabbe Henry Meloux) typifies human justice through his bravery and tenacity. Hiawatha is a tragic hero, and though some may define Longfellow‘s characters as caricaturistic, other strong themes balance it out. The last is Chief Inspector Armand Gamache of Sûreté du Québec, in Louise Penny‘s series-humble and selfless w. strong convictions.

Eggs P.S. I grew up in a town world-famous for its national monument, peace pipes, Pipestone art/jewelry, quarries that are still used by tribes today, and an annual outdoor theatre presentation of Hiawatha. I was in it as an “extra” as a child-so exciting. #TLT @dabbe (edited) 10mo
dabbe @Eggs How interesting! 🤩🤩🤩 10mo
dabbe It's been forever since I read “The Song of Hiawatha“! I must revisit. Never read books with Cork OConnor; on the TBR. LOVE Inspector Gamache! Thanks for sharing. 💚💙💚 10mo
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Eggs @dabbe My pleasure 🤗 10mo
TheSpineView Thanks for the tag!😍🤩🏷 10mo
ShelleyBooksie Yay for Cork O'Connor!! Such a great series. Great on audio. 10mo
ShelleyBooksie I want Gamache as my grand-pere. 10mo
Andrew65 Great choices. Thanks for the tag, got me thinking 😍 10mo
Eggs @TheSpineView You‘re welcome ☺️ 10mo
Eggs @ShelleyBooksie Absolutely 🙌🏻 10mo
Eggs @ShelleyBooksie He is wonderful🥰 10mo
Eggs @Andrew65 It really had me thinking too 🤔 10mo
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RayHallucinogen
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Got the first glimpse of the Indian culture reading this song. Feel free to recommend something as good as this one.

MissHel How many recs are you looking for? I‘ll start with Firekeeper‘s Daughter, Braiding Sweetgrass, and The Great Vanishing Act. These are some really good (and popular!) steps into indigenous culture. But please, don‘t stop here! 2y
RayHallucinogen @MissHel I'll definitely give it a go. Thank you for the recommendations. 2y
AnnCrystal Way late to be posting a comment here, hope you don't mind.

This was amazingly good (I only saw the movie version based on this, I'm terrible, I know)...although, be aware that this is a historical fiction and should not be held at 100% for it's accuracy. It's heavy on stereotypes.

Just wanted to let you know (you probably already realize all this, my apologies).👇

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AnnCrystal The “True“ story of Hiawatha, The Great Peacemaker, The First Clans Mother and their work to create the Haundenosaunee Confederacy (Iroquois or 5/Six Nations) is a far more fascinating story. (edited) 7mo
RayHallucinogen I've been reading a lot of James Fenimore Cooper lately and getting more interested in Mohicans, Iroquois, Pawnees, and Siouxes. Thank you for the helping tips. I'll look for some of those on the Internet. 7mo
AnnCrystal @RayHallucinogen My apologies, I wasn't notified that you responded here.

We really enjoy reading/watching American Indigenous stories/history. Hiawatha has become one of my favorites.

Although, native books and movies are difficult to find (my family doesn't mail-order anymore. In support of local business).

☺️👇.
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AnnCrystal @RayHallucinogen it's great that you're going to research some more.

I see that @MissHel recommended, Braiding Sweetgrass. I made posts about this book and just tagged you on one that you may find interesting??

Have a good weekend 📚☺️👍.
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RayHallucinogen I appreciate it @AnnCrystal . That movie Killers of the Flower Moon is also worth watching depicting 1920s Oklahoma's Osage Nation. 7mo
AnnCrystal @RayHallucinogen Killers of the Flower Moon was truly good. Haven't found a DVD of the movie yet. I did read the book. Incredible storytelling. Written like a perfect fictional mystery...Horrifying that it was a true story. A Masterpiece in storytelling. (edited) 7mo
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Eggs
The Song of Hiawatha | Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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Excerpt from the story of Hiawatha and his great love Minnehaha...

#song

#poetrymatters

@TheSpineView

TheSpineView 💕 5y
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Blueberry
The Song of Hiawatha | Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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Such beautiful writing. 💛

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Blueberry
The Song of Hiawatha | Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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1. Ebooks
2. The library
3. Sometimes
4. Either cassettes in the car or on Overdrive/Libby from the library on my tablet or phone.
5. Last borrowed book read: The Story of Hiawatha
Last borrowed book listened to: This Tender Land

@laurenslibrary #Thursdaysurvey

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Blueberry
The Song of Hiawatha | Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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I forgot to mention this one with my current reads. Enjoying it a lot. The writing is beautiful.

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hollylynnbee
The Song of Hiawatha | Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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I found this quote today on Instagram and have recently received one of his books as a gift. Can't wait to discover more of him!
#quoteoftheday #antiquebooksarethebestbooks #newfinds

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Eggs
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Day 9 #riotgrams
Native/Indigenous
Thus my Hiawatha books! I grew up in the land of The Sioux; the tool is handcrafted by the native artisans at the red stone quarry there.

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TLGreylock
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