Author: | Charles G. Leland | ISBN: | 1230000521178 |
Publisher: | Media Galaxy | Publication: | June 29, 2015 |
Imprint: | Language: | English |
Author: | Charles G. Leland |
ISBN: | 1230000521178 |
Publisher: | Media Galaxy |
Publication: | June 29, 2015 |
Imprint: | |
Language: | English |
Charles Godfrey Leland (1824-1903) was an American writer working in the genres humour and satire and collecting folklore. He studied American and European traditions and travelled a lot while working as a journalist. Leland became famous for his comic book 'Hans Breitman's Ballads'. This is an old Indian legend collected and retold by Leland that tells us of Glooskap - an omnipotent god. They say he’s able to grant you anything you wish but for that you must act and speak wisely for great Glooskap doesn't like to repeat twice...
Charles Godfrey Leland (1824-1903) was an American writer working in the genres humour and satire and collecting folklore. He studied American and European traditions and travelled a lot while working as a journalist. Leland became famous for his comic book 'Hans Breitman's Ballads'. This is an old Indian legend collected and retold by Leland that tells us of Glooskap - an omnipotent god. They say he’s able to grant you anything you wish but for that you must act and speak wisely for great Glooskap doesn't like to repeat twice...