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Charles Godfrey Leland
Books by Charles Godfrey Leland
Algonquin Legends of New England or Myths and Folk Lore of the Micmac, Passamaquoddy, and Penobscot Tribes
This book is a collection of myths, legends, and folklore of the Wabanaki tribes of New England, including the Passamaquoddies, Penobscots, and Micmacs. The tales were gathered directly from Native American narrators and provide insights into the bel...
Mystic Will
This book presents a method of developing and strengthening the faculties of the mind, through the awakened will, by a simple, scientific process possible to any person of ordinary intelligence. It describes the power of positive thinking, the method...
Legend of Heinz von Stein
The Legend of Heinz von Stein is a humorous and fantastical poem by Charles Godfrey Leland. It tells the story of a young knight, Heinz, who is tasked with rescuing a princess from a dragon. However, Heinz is not your typical heroic knight. He is clu...
Abraham Lincoln and the Abolition of Slavery in the United States
This book offers a firsthand account of Abraham Lincoln's life and the Civil War through the eyes of Charles Godfrey Leland, a veteran of the conflict. Leland's personal experiences provide a unique perspective on the events leading up to the Emancip...
Songs of the Sea and Lays of the Land
Songs of the Sea and Lays of the Land is a captivating collection of poems that transports readers to the enchanting realms of the sea and the allure of the land. Filled with vivid imagery and lyrical prose, Leland's verses capture the essence of lif...