Myths and Legends of Our Own Land — Complete
Charles M. Skinner, a Brooklyn journalist, published Myths and Legends of Our Own Land in 1896 to show that the United States had a legendary past of its own. The book collects a few hundred short tales grouped by region, beginning on the Hudson with Rip Van Winkle, the Catskill witch, the Galloping Hessian and the storm ship of Tappan Zee, then moving across the country. Native American legends sit beside Dutch and colonial ghost stories, tales of buried treasure, haunted houses, witchcraft, curses and lovers' leaps. Each piece runs a page or two, told plainly and tied to a real place, so the book also works as a guide to the folklore of American landscapes. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Myths and Legends of Our Own Land — Complete
Myths and Legends of Our Own Land — Complete by Charles M. Skinner can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Myths and Legends of Our Own Land — Complete online?
Yes. Myths and Legends of Our Own Land — Complete opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Myths and Legends of Our Own Land — Complete free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Myths and Legends of Our Own Land — Complete is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Myths and Legends of Our Own Land — Complete in the public domain?
Yes. Myths and Legends of Our Own Land — Complete by Charles M. Skinner is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Myths and Legends of Our Own Land — Complete?
About 10 h 10 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Myths and Legends of Our Own Land — Complete?
Myths and Legends of Our Own Land — Complete by Charles M. Skinner is filed under "Religion & Mythology" in the Vinteuil library.
