Bøker av Cornelius Mathews

This hilarious and satirical novel provides a sharp commentary on the social and political landscape of 19th century America. Follow the misadventures of the titular character, Puffer Hopkins, as he navigates the world of politics and power in a series of comically absurd situations.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

"The Indian Fairy Book," written by Cornelius Mathews, transports readers into a land of enchantment, where Native American culture comes to life through a selection of engaging tales. Mathews crafts a tapestry of magical legends from many indigenous tribes, offering insights into these societies' spiritual beliefs, cultural traditions, and imaginative worldviews. Readers are exposed to a broad range of characters, from benevolent spirits to naughty tricksters, each representing parts of the human experience and the natural world, via colorful narrative. These stories explore morality, nature, creation, and the interaction between people and supernatural beings. Mathews not only maintains Native American oral traditions, but also incorporates his own literary flair, making the tales accessible and interesting to a wider audience. As they read through this captivating anthology, readers get a deeper respect for indigenous peoples' rich cultural legacy and the enduring power of storytelling across generations.

The Indian Fairy Book; From the Original Legends , a classic since it was first published. Has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and readable.