The Legend Of Minnesota
by Kathy-jo Wargin
2021-05-26 22:07:48
The definition of the word "Minnesota" is known to most as theDakotah word for "sky-tinted waters." However, in her research aboutthe origin of the state''s name, acclaimed author and native MinnesotanKathy-jo Wargin uncovered a little-known, but age...
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The definition of the word "Minnesota" is known to most as theDakotah word for "sky-tinted waters." However, in her research aboutthe origin of the state''s name, acclaimed author and native MinnesotanKathy-jo Wargin uncovered a little-known, but age-old, Ojibwe tale.The Legend of Minnesota tells the story of an enduring friendshipbetween an Ojibwe girl and a Dakotahboy, and how their kindness toward one anothergives the beautiful land of Minnesota its name.Author Kathy-jo Wargin has won acclaim for many of her children''s titles -- includingthe bestselling Legend of Sleeping Bear and The Legend of the Lady''s Slipper.Kathy-jo lives with her family in Petoskey, Michigan.David Geister specializes in historic art, has a background in commercial art, andfrequently works on commission for an ever-growing number of private collectors.This is his first children''s book. David lives with his family in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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