The Song Of Hulda's Rock: The Indian Legend Of Pelee Island

The Song of Hulda's Rock is a book that tells the Indian legend of Pelee Island, as retold by Ladislaus Segers. The story is about a young Indian girl named Hulda who falls in love with a brave warrior named Wahnenauhi. However, their love is forbidden by their tribes, and they are forced to flee to a small island in the middle of Lake Erie.On the island, they build a home and start a family, but their happiness is short-lived. One day, Wahnenauhi is called back to his tribe to fight in a war. Hulda is left alone on the island, and she spends her days singing a mournful song to the rocks on the shore.As the years go by, Hulda becomes an old woman, and she continues to sing her song to the rocks. One day, a group of white settlers come to the island and hear her song. They are moved by the beauty of her voice and the sadness of her story, and they decide to name the island after her.The Song of Hulda's Rock is a touching story about love, loss, and the enduring power of music. It is a tribute to the rich cultural heritage of the Native American people and a reminder of the importance of preserving their stories for future generations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Ladislaus Segers
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 07/25/2006
Pages: 76
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.27lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.18d
ISBN: 9781428653672

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