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Wigwam wonder tales

Chapter 3: ILLUSTRATIONS
By William Thompson
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A lively collection of short, folklore-style tales presents animal protagonists and supernatural encounters that explain natural phenomena and human traits. Each episode uses whimsical plots—small creatures outwitting larger ones, moon- and sun-related adventures, and personified elements of nature—to offer origin stories, moral observations, and playful explanations for everyday mysteries. The pieces are episodic and varied in tone, mixing humor, wonder, and gentle lessons, and are structured as stand-alone narratives that emphasize imagination, community traditions, and the agency of modest characters.

ILLUSTRATIONS

“There will be no living with him,” said the crow Frontispiece
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Every one laughed. What a joke! This tiny mouse offering to release the sun! 5
“Come down,” said Ayas. “I wish to discuss a business offer with you” 9
Over their heads they heard a little voice calling, “They fit perfectly” 13
This he did, much to the amazement of the beaver 17
Wactu waited patiently for the color-sprites to dance on the snow and lakes 21
On and on the frightened old man was carried 29
Down the big tree he lowered himself 33
The birds walked off in another direction 37
“Niona, you are so, so beautiful” 41
Niona felt herself being drawn up and up 47
“I’m coming!” 53
So Nudi and his dog, Happy, would wander off to the mountains 57
One day, trailing a bear, Happy told all she knew of Neti’s romance 61
“Yes,” said Tiki, “she has told that which she should not.” 65
There he found a strange and very large fish splashing and floundering 73
“My! how fast we are going!” 83
“Mr. Fish! Mr. Fish!” called Yoni 89
“We have brought a goose and caribou tongues, and we will share them with you” 97
Looking up to her he waved his hand and smiled 101
He sat without discomfort in the midst of the flames 105
“You’ve got a fine catch this morning” 113
It was but the work of a few seconds and all was over 121
“How really clever Old Spot is” 125
They suddenly saw a man passing along in the dusk 131
“Do ha-s tei-ul tuk,” which means “Do not kill me” 137
He looked up and saw a giant frog standing on his left foot 141
Once there was a man who wandered all over the earth 145
“My good brother, what have you on your back?” 149
And he began to sing in a harsh voice 153