The White Stone Canoe, A Legend Of The Ottawas (1885)

by James D. Edgar

Book Overview

The White Stone Canoe is a book written by James D. Edgar in 1885, which tells the story of the Ottawas, a Native American tribe. The book narrates a legend that has been passed down through generations about a white stone canoe that was given to the Ottawas by the Great Spirit. The canoe was said to have the power to heal and bring good fortune to those who used it. The legend follows a young Ottawa warrior named Osseo, who sets out on a quest to find the white stone canoe after his father falls ill. He travels through the wilderness, facing many challenges along the way, including encounters with dangerous animals and evil spirits. As Osseo continues on his journey, he meets a wise old man who teaches him about the power of the white stone canoe and how to use it to heal his father. With this knowledge, Osseo continues on his quest and eventually finds the canoe. The book explores themes of spirituality, courage, and perseverance, as well as the importance of cultural traditions and legends in Native American communities. The White Stone Canoe is a fascinating glimpse into the rich history and mythology of the Ottawas, and a captivating read for anyone interested in Native American folklore.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104923556
• ISBN13: 9781104923556
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"