The Crooked Tree: Indian Legends And A Short History Of The Little Traverse Bay Region (1917)

The Crooked Tree: Indian Legends And A Short History Of The Little Traverse Bay Region is a book written by John C. Wright and published in 1917. The book is a compilation of Indian legends and a short history of the Little Traverse Bay region, located in the state of Michigan, USA. The book covers the history of the region from the time of the Native American tribes that inhabited the area to the present day. It includes stories of the Odawa, Ojibwe, and Potawatomi tribes, who lived in the region for thousands of years. The book also contains accounts of the early explorers and settlers who came to the area, including Jesuit missionaries and fur traders.The Indian legends included in the book are stories passed down through generations of Native Americans. They cover a wide range of topics, including creation myths, tales of heroes and villains, and stories of love and betrayal. The legends are told in a simple and engaging style, making them accessible to readers of all ages.The Crooked Tree is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Little Traverse Bay region. It provides a unique insight into the lives of the people who lived there before the arrival of Europeans and offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the area.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.

JOHN C. WRIGHT is an attorney turned SF and fantasy writer. He has published short fiction in "Asimov s SF "and elsewhere, and wrote the Chronicles of Chaos, The Golden Age, and The War of Dreaming series. His novel "Orphans of Chaos "was a finalist for the Nebula Award in 2005.