Legends, folktales, and traditions of New England Indians reflect historical events and a changing Indian identity over a 365-year period

Provides a history of the New England Indians and examines their food, housing, and lifestyle

Spanning three centuries, this collection traces the historical evolution of legends, folktales, and traditions of four major native American groups from their

Ten essays, presented at a conference in Old Sturbridge Village, mainly concerning the response of native Americans to colonists in southern New England.

Winner of the: Gay Book of the Year Award, American Library Association; Ruth Benedict Award, Society of Lesbian and Gay Anthropologists; Award for Outstanding