The legend of mackinac island is a beautifully illustrated retelling of such a tale. In her solitude she asked kitche manitou the great spirit for some means of dispelling her loneliness. The wisest, oldest, and largest painted turtle of them all was makinauk. Author dirk gringhuis recounted the tale in his lore of the great turtle book published by the mackinac island state park commission in 1970. Read her story at the mackinac island tourism bureau. To this day, rising 75 feet up out of the mackinac island forest is a tower of rock called sugar loaf. One of them spoke, and said, a wigwam stands in the deep. The more interesting part for most readers of this post will probably be the legend of how the arch was formed.
The legend of mackinac island by kathyjo wargin, 9781886947122, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Many mackinac locals and visitors still visit post cemetery to pay their respects at the grave of charlotte obrien, the chaplains lady. The illustrations of this picture book bring the legend to life. We found 37 books set in mackinac island and 15 others set nearby. And then theres the legend, cleverly told in the book the legend of mackinac island the second book in a series of great lakes legends by kathyjo wargin, which shares that a wise, old turtle named makinauk told other animals one day that the great spirit in the sky asked him to create a. Through those letters, the book offers insight into the ups and downs of daily life on mackinac island at the time, from the beauty of the island and the joy of social gatherings to the toil of housework and the island s loneliness in winter. Clip 3m 49s youre invited to take a trip through the seasons with cmu public broadcasting to explore one of the most popular family island. The legend of mackinac island bridget and the books. This area is a graveyard of ships as this is a most dangerous area of the great lakes especially in storms. Since the release of the widely successful childrens book the legend of sleeping bear, author kathyjo wargin and painter gijsbet van frankenhuyzen have been collaborating on this triumphant story about friendship and loyalty. The legend of mackinac island 1999 edition open library.
Picture book based on blackfoot and arapaho myths about the creation of turtle island. Readaloud the legend of mackinac island by kathyjo. This is spoken by the great painted turtle, makinauk in the a new book retelling the tale of mackinac island s creation. The legend of mackinac island submitted by sbnb on july 25, 2016, 3. Mackinac island ojibway literature the origin of mackinac island adapted from an ojibway legend high in the heavens there lived a woman, a spirit. Kitche manitou took compassion on the skywoman and sent a spirit to be her consort. A childrens book technically, but being over 50 myself, i think this book is appropriate for all ages. For those unfamiliar with the legend, a brief synopsis of the tale is probably in order. I guess i should say legends, with an s, because there is more than one. An arch like this is pretty rare, so that alone is enough to talk about it. Residing in bath, michigan, nick and his family share their 40acre farm with sheep, horses, dogs, cats, turkeys, rabbits, chickens, pigeons and a revolving door of orphaned and injured wild life. Jun 29, 2016 this book is about the native american legend of mackinac island.
In 1995, he illustrated his first childrens book, the legend of sleeping bear, finally fullfilling his dream of illustrating childrens books. Mackinac island legend s and lore trek, mackinac island, mi. This is spoken by the great painted turtle, makinauk in the a new book retelling the tale of mackinac islands creation. Once upon a time a giant turtle, makinauk, floated quietly upon a world made of water. For countless years mackinac island, michigan was viewed with awe by the chippewa, huron, and ottawa. Oct 04, 2016 and then theres the legend, cleverly told in the book the legend of mackinac island the second book in a series of great lakes legends by kathyjo wargin, which shares that a wise, old turtle named makinauk told other animals one day that the great spirit in the sky asked him to create a new land. Legend s and lore trek is a hike through mackinac island state park stopping at various natural and man made sites.
Feels like fall this morning on mackinac island with a brisk wind from the north and a chill in the air. Recommended books of island stories from native american myth and legend remaking the earth. Then a great spirit bids him to lend his back to create a new island world. The legend of mackinac island by kathyjo wargin and gijsbert van frankenhuyzen. It was abounding with waves, splashing of ducks, and jump. The storytellers of the tribe were telling many of their magic tales. The if i learned one thing in college, it was just how significant the turtle is to almost every culture on earth. This account of mackinac s history was written by eugene t. The legend of mackinac island has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Legend has it that sugar loaf was the dwelling of gitchi manitou, the great spirit. Mackinac island is one of the most popular tourist destinations in michigan, but its also one of the biggest hot spots for ghostly activity. The legend of the drowning pool at mackinac island.
This is a great website for those who can not travel themselves to the island. Due to the topography, the island resembled a turtle and thus the name was born the standard guide. Once again, the paintings of gijsbert van frankenhuyzen breathe new life. Many years ago, a party of wild ojibwa indians were resting on the shore of lake huron. I had never heard this story about mackinac island, but i had read a similar legend about a turtle turning into an island. Euprpdc provides support to county staff, maintains the county parcel dataset, and assists with data and maps requests. This website is full of pictures of mackinac island. This is a book written about the mackinac straits area and mackinac island. Geographic information systems gis mackinac county partners with the eastern u. The legend of mackinac island by kathyjo wargin, 1999, sleeping bear press edition, in english. This book is about the native american legend of mackinac island. Buy a cheap copy of the legend of mackinac island book by kathyjo wargin. Residing in bath, michigan, nick and his family share their 40acre farm with sheep, horses, dogs, cats, turkeys, rabbits, chickens, pigeons and a revolving door of.
One day a great spirit told him that he must lend his back for the creation of a brand new world a place that has since become known as mackinac island. Books set in mackinac island, mi, us 37 books set in mackinac island. Ive read other legends such as the legend of sleeping bear, but this was my first time reading the legend of mackinac island and i immediately fell in love with gijbsbert van frankenhuyzens illustrations from the detailed depiction of makinauk, the painted turtle to rich sunsets. Mackinac island legends and lore trek home facebook. In the first part of the 19th century, it was a major military outpost on the u. Lore of the great turtle mackinac state historic parks. It shows pictures and lists places that are great for tourism.
In 2001 she won the childrens choice award for her book, the legend of the loon. Legend of the chaplains lady mackinac island tourism bureau. From the author and illustrator of the childrens classic the legend of sleeping bear comes the legend of mackinac island, a tale of the painted turtle makinauk, his animal friends, and their discovery of land. The legend of mackinac island by kathyjo wargin, gijsbert.
A beautiful tale of the painted turtle makinauk, his animal friends, and their discovery of new lands and longlasting friendship. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. The legend of mackinac island wargin, kathyjo, frankenhuyzen, gijsbert van on. Gijsbert van frankenhuyzen retells the story of the great turtle makinauk that enlists the aid of other animals to help create the special place known as mackinac island. While modern science tells us a giant turtle creating an island might not be factually sound, the ottawa and ojibway peoples were not alone in the creation of great creation mythologies.
In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. Collection of native american legends at mackinac and their significant role in the heritage of this region. For countless years mackinac island, michigan was viewed with awe by the chippewa, huron, and ottawa approaching the island in their canoes they were filled with superstitious wonder at. The fantastic legend team of kathyjo wargin and gijsbert van frankenhuyzen have another beautiful book to add to the sleeping bear and mackinac island stories.
We found 37 books set in mackinac island and 15 others set nearby map. Both british and american troops have been laid to rest at the fort mackinac post cemetery, but not every body in the ground belonged to a soldier. Dec, 2019 open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Makinaw island but life upon this ginormous world full of water was very dazzling and bright. It is the tallest limestone stack on the island, very likely formed into a spire as the high waters of lake algonquin drained away and eroded the surrounding rock. The legend of mackinac island written by kathyjo wargin and illustrated by gijsbert van frankenhuyzen. This version of the myth is presented in the childrens book the legend of mackinac island by kathyjo wargin. The legend of arch rock arch rock on mackinac island is interesting for several reasons. Sleeping bear press, 1999 hardcover, 48 pages, 9 x 11 inches.
Retells the story of the great turtle makinauk that enlists the aid of other animals to help. The legend of mackinac island book by kathyjo wargin. Mackinac island was a rendezvous point for the french explorers and traders who probed eastward and southward from the great lakes and a key trading and military post for the british. Legend of mackinac island, school and library by wargin, kathyjo.
Other variations of the myth describe a legitimate giant turtle whose final resting place led to the formation of the island. The legend of mackinac island kathyjo wargin author, gijsbert van frankenhuyzen illustrator publisher. Oct 15, 2010 this website is full of pictures of mackinac island. This book is based on the native american legend of how mackinac island was formed. The legend of sugar loaf mackinac island tourism bureau. One of the very few books which accurately describes the true indian legend of the birth of mackinac island. All books set in mackinac island on the global book map. The legend of mackinac island ann arbor district library. They called the beautiful new land, mackinac island the place of the great turtles back.
Frankenhuyzen, gijsbert van ilt, isbn 1886947120, isbn 9781886947122, brand new, free shipping in the us retells the story of the great turtle makinauk that enlists the aid of other animals to help create the special place known as mackinac island. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Click to read more about the legend of mackinac island by kathyjo wargin. Sleeping bear press, 1999 juvenile nonfiction 48 pages. Of the three historic cemeteries on mackinac island, one is a military burial ground with graves that go back more than 200 years. It is located in lake huron, at the eastern end of the straits of mackinac, between the states upper and lower peninsulas. Mackinac island is a really cool place in michigan. Once again, the paintings of gijsbert van frankenhuyzen breathe new life into native american lore with grace and style. It says that long ago, when the waters covered the earth, and the animals lived happily on the water. Thank you all for joining us this morning and thanks to sleeping bear press for letting us read the legend of mackinac island today. This animal wanted to be the first to try, because she was the most loyal of all creatures, and always willing to prove her devotion. In the legend, a turtle named makinauk had friends who were trying to get some place. After reading the legend of mackinac island, students can research more on the island itself and write a short paper on it.
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