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The Lore and the Lure of the Yosemite
The Indians Their Customs, Legends and Beliefs, and the Story of Yosemite
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Herbert Earl Wilson
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Contents
List Of Illustrations
Introductory Note
Chapter I. The Coming of the White Man to Yosemite
Chapter I. The Coming of the White Man to Yosemite
Chapter II. The Story of Yosemite
The Story of Yosemite
The Gateway
Bridal Veil Fall
El Capitan
Ribbon Fall
The Valley
Cathedral Rocks
Cathedral Spires
The Three Brothers
Sentinel Rock
Yosemite Fall
Glacier Point
Half Dome
North Dome and Basket Dome
Happy Isles
Mirror Lake
Clouds Rest
Chapter III. Sunset in the Yosemite
Chapter III. Sunset in the Yosemite
Chapter IV. Big Trees of the Mariposa Grove
Chapter IV. Big Trees of the Mariposa Grove
Introduction to Myths and Legends
Chapter V. Indian Myths and Legends
The Legend Of Tu-tok-a-na
The Legend Of Tu-tok-a-nu-la And Tis-sa-ack
The Legend of the Lost Arrow
The Legend Of Tis-sa-ack
The Legend Of Po-ho-no
The Legend Of Yo-sem-i-te
The Legend Of Pi-wy-ack
The Legend Of Loi-ya
Legend of the Origin of Thunder and Lightning
Legend of the Fish-Women (Mermaids)
Chapter VI. Creation
Chapter VI. Creation
Chapter VII. The Coming of the Indian to Yosemite
The Coming of the Indian to Yosemite
Acorns
Grasshoppers
Clover Grasses, Grass Seeds, and Edible Roots
Berries and Nuts
Fish
Deer
Small Game, Mushrooms, Worms, and Beetles
Dwellings
Bedding
Sweat-Houses
Clothing
Baskets
Weapons
Chapter VIII. His Customs, Religious Beliefs, and Ceremonies
His Customs, Religious Beliefs, and Ceremonies
Division of Territory
Commerce
Communications
Annual Feasts
Dances
Hand Game
Medicine Men
Marriage
Widows
Children
Disposal of Their Dead
The Present Day Indian in Yosemite
Chapter IX. Retrospection and Prophecy
Chapter IX. Retrospection and Prophecy
Chapter X. Geology of the Yosemite Valley
Chapter X. Geology of the Yosemite Valley