The White Deer and Other Stories Told By The Lenape by Bierhorst, John Edited By - 1995

New York: William Morrow and Company, Inc, 1995. A great people who once ruled the Hudson and Delaware Valleys, the Lenape were also great storytellers. Yet the tales themselves have remained little known and hard to find. This collection brings Lenape storytelling vividly to life. Here at last are the authentic texts that represent the Native American literary heritage of New Jersey, Delaware, and eastern Pennslyvania - the old Lenape homeland. Included are origin tales, tales of prophecy, stories of heroic children, and a selection of amusing and poignant dog stories. Rare photographs of the traditional tellers, including such widely known members of the Lenape community as Nora Thompson Dean, Charles Elkhair, Martha Ellis, and Willy Longbone, complete this unusual contribution to Native American folklore. John Bierhorst, author, editor, translator of many well-known works in the field of Native American literature, is a resident of the eastern Catskill's of New York state. he initiated his search for Lenape folklore in order to discover the literary roots of his own geographical region. Frontispiece photo is that of John Armstrong. Glossary and pronuncuation Guide, Notes and References provided. An immaculate book in a photo price-intact dust jacket. The condition of this book promises to please.. ISBN: 0-688-12900-5. First Edition, First Printing. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. Hudson Valley + Delaware Valley + Delaware Indians Folklore + Munsee Indians Folklore + Tales United States + Tales Ontario + Nora Thompson Dean + Charles Elkhair + Martha Ellis + Willie Longhorn + Native American Literature + Pennsylvania + New Jersey + Delaware + Southeastern New York + Dog Stories + Lenape Native Tribe. Catalogs: Folklore.