The Grandfathers Speak : Native American Folk Tales of the Lenapé People

This book features twenty-four narrated folk tales of the Lenapé people, written by the chief of the Lenapé Nation. Beautifully told, these stories recount how Nanapush, the Grandfather of Beings and Men, created the earth on a turtle, Mànàka’has the Rainbow Crow received fire from the Creator, and the Lenapé people settled along the eastern seaboard of the United States.

Part of the Interlink International Folk Tales Series, these tales—suitable for adults and young adults—represent the best, strangest, and most curious of oral literature from peoples whose legends have been largely unavailable in English. It includes an introduction and a historical overview that provide insights into the culture, folk literature, and lives of the region.