Product Description
Hiawatha, written by Marion Gridley, illustrated by Irma Wilde. Copyright 1950, this is the 1962 edition, published by Rand McNally & Company, Chicago, and printed in the U.S.A. in 1962. Hardcover book, 8 1/4" x 6 5/8" (210mm x 168mm) , 21 printed pages. The book is from the Rand McNally Elf children's book series.
Marion Gridley's 1962 book "Hiawatha" is a retelling of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's epic poem of the same name. The book follows the life of Hiawatha, a young Ojibwe (Chippewa) boy who grows up to become a wise and powerful leader. Hiawatha learns many valuable lessons from the natural world and the elders of his tribe. He faces challenges such as illness, loss, and conflict with other tribes, but ultimately emerges as a hero who brings peace and prosperity to his people. The book is beautifully illustrated and captures the spirit of Longfellow's original poem while making it accessible to young readers.
The book's covers, spine, and inside pages are all in very good condition. There is a child's initials written in small print at the top of the front cover, and some minor yellowing of the inside pages due to age (see photos).
Product Description
Hiawatha, written by Marion Gridley, illustrated by Irma Wilde. Copyright 1950, this is the 1962 edition, published by Rand McNally & Company, Chicago, and printed in the U.S.A. in 1962. Hardcover book, 8 1/4" x 6 5/8" (210mm x 168mm) , 21 printed pages. The book is from the Rand McNally Elf children's book series.
Marion Gridley's 1962 book "Hiawatha" is a retelling of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's epic poem of the same name. The book follows the life of Hiawatha, a young Ojibwe (Chippewa) boy who grows up to become a wise and powerful leader. Hiawatha learns many valuable lessons from the natural world and the elders of his tribe. He faces challenges such as illness, loss, and conflict with other tribes, but ultimately emerges as a hero who brings peace and prosperity to his people. The book is beautifully illustrated and captures the spirit of Longfellow's original poem while making it accessible to young readers.
The book's covers, spine, and inside pages are all in very good condition. There is a child's initials written in small print at the top of the front cover, and some minor yellowing of the inside pages due to age (see photos).