
audiobook
by Charles A. Eastman, Elaine Goodale Eastman
E-text prepared by D. Alexander, Meredith Bach,
WIGWAM EVENINGS - SIOUX FOLK TALES RETOLD
NOTE
PREFACE
ILLUSTRATIONS
FIRST EVENING - THE BUFFALO AND THE FIELD-MOUSE
WIGWAM EVENINGS
FIRST EVENING
SECOND EVENING - THE FROGS AND THE CRANE
SECOND EVENING
Step into a campfire circle where ancient Sioux stories come alive in vibrant, accessible retellings. The collection gathers short myths, animal fables, and brave‑hearted adventures that echo the rhythm of oral tradition. Listeners hear clever tricksters, gentle spirits, and the playful Little Boy Man who roams a world without war. Each tale is framed simply, allowing the imagination to wander through endless plains and star‑lit skies.
Designed for younger ears yet rich enough for older listeners, the narratives balance familiar fairy‑tale elements with distinctive Native American flavor. From the rivalry of Heat and Frost to the magical chase of the Runaways, the stories illustrate moral lessons without heavy didacticism. Soft narration invites families to share the wonder around a fire or in a quiet classroom, fostering a sense of respect for a culture that has spoken these legends for generations.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (126K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2009-02-16
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1858–1939
A Dakota physician, writer, and reformer who moved between Native and non-Native worlds, he turned his life experience into books that still shape how readers understand Sioux history and culture.
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1863–1953
A child poetry prodigy who grew into a teacher, reformer, and writer, she built a remarkable career around literature and Native education. Her life joined New England literary culture with the history of the Dakota and Sioux communities she worked alongside.
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