American Myths And Legends V1 (1903) - Charles Montgomery Skinner - Bog

American Myths and Legends Volume 1, published in 1903, is a collection of stories and legends from various regions of the United States. The book is authored by Charles Montgomery Skinner, an American writer and journalist who specialized in folklore and mythology. The book contains 27 chapters, each dedicated to a different myth or legend, and includes stories about Native American folklore, tales of ghosts and haunted houses, legends of pirates and treasure hunters, and stories of famous American heroes and villains. Some of the most popular myths featured in the book include the legend of Sleepy Hollow, the story of Pocahontas, and the tale of John Smith and the founding of Jamestown. Skinner's writing style is engaging and descriptive, and he includes historical context and background information for each story. The book is a fascinating glimpse into the rich and varied cultural heritage of the United States, and is a must-read for anyone interested in American folklore and mythology.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.