E-BOOK - THE GLOOSCAP LEGENDS FOR YOU TO READ
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This 32 page e-book contains 12 Glooscap stories to enjoy privately or to read aloud to your class, family or friends. Each story has an enhanced illustration based on black and white originals published over 100 years ago. these can be used in your class and presentations. Artist Art MacKay should be acknowledged. They may not be resold.
Glooscap or Glooskap is featured in legends and stories from New England to Newfoundland and Labrador. In fact, recent writers have speculated that Glooscap was pre-Columbian explorer Scottish Prince Henry Sinclair and some have even extended this to a connection with the Knights Templar. One of the best compilations of Glooscap stories and the argument for a close connection with early Viking travelers is found in Leland’s The Algonquin Legends of New England. Leland’s original publication in 1884 contained delightful drawings depicting some of the Glooscap legends. Using some of the remarkable tools available today, these images have been recreated and updated to a modern level. Each drawing is accompanied by an abbreviated version of the legend it represents.
Glooscap or Glooskap is featured in legends and stories from New England to Newfoundland and Labrador. In fact, recent writers have speculated that Glooscap was pre-Columbian explorer Scottish Prince Henry Sinclair and some have even extended this to a connection with the Knights Templar. One of the best compilations of Glooscap stories and the argument for a close connection with early Viking travelers is found in Leland’s The Algonquin Legends of New England. Leland’s original publication in 1884 contained delightful drawings depicting some of the Glooscap legends. Using some of the remarkable tools available today, these images have been recreated and updated to a modern level. Each drawing is accompanied by an abbreviated version of the legend it represents.
