Home and school reciter; readings, declamations and plays, original compositions and choice selections of the best literature (1902) (14577161268)

Identifier: homeschoolrecite00lint (find matches)

Title: Home and school reciter; readings, declamations and plays, original compositions and choice selections of the best literature ..

Year: 1902 (1900s)

Authors: Linthicum, Richard. (from old catalog)

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Publisher: Chicago, Ill., J.S. Ziegler & co

Contributing Library: The Library of Congress

Digitizing Sponsor: The Library of Congress

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the doorway. Then uprose the Laughing Water,From the ground fair Minnehaha,Laid aside her mat unfinished,Brought forth food and set before them,Water brought them from the brooklet,Gave them food in earthen vessels,Gave them drink in bowls of bass-wood,Listened while the guest was speaking,Listened while her father answered,But not once her lips she opened,Not a single word she uttered.Yes, as in a dream she listenedTo the words of Hiawatha: After many years of warfare,Many years of strife and bloodshed,There is peace between the O jib waysAnd the tribe of the Dacotahs.Thus continued Hiawatha,And then added, speaking slowly:That this peace may last forever,And our hands be clasped more closely,And our hearts be more united,Give me as my wife this maiden,Minnehaha, Laughing Water,Loveliest of Dacotah women. And the ancient Arrow-makerPaused a moment ere he answered,Smoked a little while in silence,Looked at Hiawatha proudly,Fondly looked at Laughing Water,And made answer very gravely:

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