
Two Indian Children - of - Long Ago - BY - FRANCES LILIAN TAYLOR - Author of Adventures in Storyland Readers - ILLUSTRATED BY - L. KATE DEAL - BECKLEY-CARDY COMPANY CHICAGO
Copyright, 1920, by - BECKLEY-CARDY COMPANY - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED - PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
TWO INDIAN CHILDREN OF LONG AGO
THE FIRST AMERICANS
THE WILD-RICE INDIANS
STORIES AND STORY-TELLERS
WELCOME TO A PAPOOSE
THE INDIAN BABY AND HER CRADLE
WHITE CLOUD'S FIRST RIDE
NOKOMIS TELLS A STORY
Step into a world before roads and towns, where children learn the rhythms of the forest, the river, and the sky. This collection follows two youngsters as they discover hunting, fire‑making, and the stories whispered around the evening fire, giving listeners a vivid sense of daily life among the first peoples of this continent. Their adventures are rooted in simple joys—playing ball with birds, racing cranes, and dancing under the moon—while also revealing the deep respect the tribe holds for the land.
The tales weave together myths, animal legends, and practical lessons, from the firefly dance that lights the night to the naming ceremony of a brave boy. Listeners hear how a community shares a single hunt, fashions clothing from skins, and celebrates the corn harvest with music and gratitude to the Great Spirit. Each story shines a light on the communal spirit, the importance of generosity, and the timeless connection between people and nature.
Illustrated with vivid imagery, the narratives invite young ears to imagine a life lived entirely outdoors, where every task becomes a shared adventure and every season brings its own ceremony. The gentle pacing and clear language make these stories ideal for listeners who enjoy learning about different cultures while being carried along on the wind‑whistled journeys of two curious children.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (109K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Larry B. Harrison and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2010-03-04
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
d. 1931
Best known for early school readers and children’s books, this long-serving teacher wrote simple, lively texts meant to help young readers grow in confidence. Her work includes the Taylor School Readers and the historical children’s book Two Indian Children of Long Ago.
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