Flying Plover: His stories, told him by Squat-by-the-fire by Roberts

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Author Roberts, Theodore Goodridge, 1877-1953
Illustrator Bull, Charles Livingston, 1874-1932
LoC No. 09018024
Title Flying Plover: His stories, told him by Squat-by-the-fire
Original Publication United States: L. C. Page & Company,1909.
Contents The Mountaineer people -- The bear, the moose, and the walrus -- Adventures of King Bear continued -- How fire came to the Mountaineers -- How Porcupine Killer learned still more about the wonderful fire -- Why old King Walrus went away from the Mountaineers' country -- Another story of Gluskap and his people.
Credits Al Haines
Summary "Flying Plover: His stories, told him by Squat-by-the-fire" by G. E. Theodore Roberts is a collection of children's stories likely written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of the Labrador landscape, the tales revolve around the life of a young boy named Flying Plover and the captivating stories shared by his grandmother, Squat-by-the-fire, who is depicted as a wise medicine woman. The book touches upon themes of nature, culture, and the interactions between humans and the animal kingdom through folklore and mythology. The narrative unfolds with Flying Plover living with his grandmother among the Mountaineer Indians of Labrador, where she shares nothing short of magical tales filled with great creatures like King Bear, King Walrus, and heroic figures such as Porcupine Killer. Each story delves into the adventures and conflicts among these characters, exploring lessons of bravery, wisdom, and the consequences of pride. The tales illustrate how the origins of fire came to be and how the balance of power shifted between animals and humans, showcasing the wisdom of the natural world through the eyes of a child learning about his heritage. Throughout the book, there is a rich use of imagery and allegory that contributes to an immersive experience for readers, reinforcing the cultural significance of storytelling in Indigenous traditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Animals -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Indians of North America -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Labrador (N.L.) -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 69135
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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