These fascinating tales of the Native American peoples are filled with outlandish characters, heroic feats and captivating creation myths. Extraordinary, diverse and meaningful, these fables are a cultural landmark in North American literature.

Discover how Glooscap defeated sorcerers, how Manabozho escaped the stomach of a king fish and how the Old Man Above climbed through a hole in the sky.

Featuring more than 50 legends and illustrated by the striking portrait photography of Edward Curtis, Native American Myths and Legends showcases the imagination, insight and oral traditions of North Americas first inhabitants.

Contains approximately 65,000 words. Draws stories from across the breadth of the continent, from the Ojibwa of the Great Lakes to the Apache of the Southwest.