The Song of HiawathaPeter Pauper Press, 1942 - 138 pages An epic poem about a Native American legendary warrior who taught the art of peace, knew the language of the animals, civilized his people, destroyed the bringer of disease and death, and ultimately prophesied the coming of the whites. |
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