The Legend Of Multnomah Falls (1905)

The Legend of Multnomah Falls is a book written by Susan Williamson Smith in 1905. This book is a retelling of the Native American legend surrounding the famous Multnomah Falls located in Oregon, USA. The legend tells the story of a young woman named Loowit who falls in love with two brothers, Wy'east and Klickitat. The two brothers fight over her, causing a great volcanic eruption that destroys the surrounding area and turns Loowit into a mountain, now known as Mount St. Helens. The story also explains the creation of Multnomah Falls, which was formed from the tears of the heartbroken Loowit. The book includes beautiful illustrations and serves as a tribute to the Native American culture and their legends. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in folklore and the history of the Pacific Northwest.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.