Elaine Goodale Eastman

Indian Legends Retold Elaine Goodale Eastman

MANY of us think of the American Indians as all one people. We talk of "the Indian language." There are more than fifty distinct Indian languages. There are many other important differences between the various tribes. The nature of the country, the kinds of game and other foods, the climate, winds, trees, all have their effect in molding the daily lives of the people. Their habits and customs are reflected in their legends and popular tales as in a looking-glass.