Legends of the Seminoles - Softcover

Jumper, Betty M; LaBree, Guy; Gallagher, Peter

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9781683340904: Legends of the Seminoles
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1683340906 ISBN 13: 9781683340904
Publisher: Pineapple Press, 2020

Synopsis

Late at night around the campfires, Seminole children safely tucked into mosquito nets used to listen to the elders retelling the old stories and legends. The priceless tales of mischievous Rabbit, the Corn Lady, the Deer Girl, and the creatures of the Everglades are all written down and collected here for readers of all ages. This is a portrait of the beliefs and lifeways of the Seminoles of Florida as well as a delightful read for anyone interested in the first peoples of Florida.

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About the Author

Bettie Mae Jumper was a distinguished storyteller and served as the Director of Communications for the Seminole Tribe of Florida. She was the first Seminole Indian to graduate from high school, and she spent most of her career in tribal government, including time as Tribal Chairman and editor of the Seminole Tribune.Peter Gallagher is a journalist who has been writing about Florida and the Seminole people for more than forty years. Guy La Bree was an award-winning painter who specialized in historical, legendary, and wildlife subjects.

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Publisher
Pineapple Press
Publication date
2020
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1683340906
ISBN 13 
9781683340904
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
2
Number of pages
128
Rating
  • 4.36 out of 5 stars
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