The Legends of the Iroquois

It is not the purpose of this volume to deal to any considerable extent with the history of the Indians, but simply to present some of the legends of the Iroquois. To the reader or student, however, is due a brief statement as to the authority from which the folk-lore contained herein has been drawn, that there may remain no question as to its reliability.
Contents:
About Indian Legends
The Authority
The Confederation of the Iroquois
Birth of the Arbutus
A Legend of the River
Legends of the Corn
The First Winter
The Great Mosquito
The Story of Oniata
The Mirror in the Water
The Buzzard's Covering
Origin of the Violet
The Turtle Clan
The Healing Waters
The Sacrifice of Aliquipiso
Why the Animals do not Talk
The Message Bearers
The Wise Sachem's Gift
The Flying Head
The Ash Tree
The Hunter
Hiawatha
The Peacemaker
An Unwelcome Visitor
Bits of Folk-Lore
The Happy Hunting-Grounds
The Sacred Stone of the Oneidas