Poetry Longfellow, Henry W.: The Song of Hiawatha. v3, 23 Aug 2008

HarryT · 05-17-2007, 06:14 AM

Longfellow's epic poem "The Song of Hiawatha", originally published in 1855, and based on the legends of the Ojibway North American Indians, has been one of my favourite things to read since I was a teenager. Here it is for the Reader.

Enjoy!

EDIT: 2 Jun 07

PG have just released a new version, correcting many minor errors. Brought this version into conformance with that and uploaded v2 accordingly.

EDIT: 23 Aug 08

Improved layout. Added a cover image.

Previous download counts:

v1: 138
v2: 159

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UncleDuke · 05-17-2007, 05:25 PM

sometimes epic is just another word for boring. not a poem i ever liked. required reading but better than a sleeping pill.

Strether · 05-17-2007, 06:55 PM

Lord, Harry! Hiawatha!

Forced reading for seventh grade in Maine, where Longfellow was a native son. Years ago; I'll bet not now.

When he killed the Mudjokivis,
Of the skin he made him mittens,
Made them with the skin side outside,
He, to get the warm side inside,
Put the inside skin side outside;
He, to get the cold side outside,
Put the warm side fur side inside,
That's why he put the fur side inside,
Why he put the skin side outside,
Why he turned them inside outside.

Jim

HarryT · 05-18-2007, 02:07 AM

Well we all have different interests
Some like one thing, some another.
I like reading Hiawatha
If you don't then choose another.

HarryT · 06-02-2007, 04:08 AM

PG have just released a new version of this work, fixing many errors. Edited this Reader version to bring it into conformance with the new release, and uploaded v2 accordingly.

HarryT · 08-23-2008, 10:49 AM

Improved the layout. Added a cover image. Uploaded v3.

Novasea · 04-03-2009, 08:59 PM

Thank you VERY MUCH...I will certainly enjoy having this on my Sony. A treat indeed!!

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05-17-2007, 05:25 PM	#2
UncleDuke books & doughnuts Posts: 882 Karma: 37857 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: usa Device: sony reader, kindle2	sometimes epic is just another word for boring. not a poem i ever liked. required reading but better than a sleeping pill.

05-17-2007, 06:55 PM	#3
Strether Guru Posts: 765 Karma: 2825929 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fresno Device: Kindle 1; iPad Air; iPhone 7; Kobo Libra; Kindle Oasis 3	Lord, Harry! Hiawatha! Forced reading for seventh grade in Maine, where Longfellow was a native son. Years ago; I'll bet not now. When he killed the Mudjokivis, Of the skin he made him mittens, Made them with the skin side outside, He, to get the warm side inside, Put the inside skin side outside; He, to get the cold side outside, Put the warm side fur side inside, That's why he put the fur side inside, Why he put the skin side outside, Why he turned them inside outside. Jim

05-18-2007, 02:07 AM	#4
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Well we all have different interests Some like one thing, some another. I like reading Hiawatha If you don't then choose another.

06-02-2007, 04:08 AM	#5
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	PG have just released a new version of this work, fixing many errors. Edited this Reader version to bring it into conformance with the new release, and uploaded v2 accordingly.

08-23-2008, 10:49 AM	#6
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Improved the layout. Added a cover image. Uploaded v3.

04-03-2009, 08:59 PM	#7
Novasea Enthusiast Posts: 45 Karma: 212 Join Date: Aug 2008 Device: Sony 505	Thank you VERY MUCH...I will certainly enjoy having this on my Sony. A treat indeed!!

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