First published in 1855, the epic poem The Song of Hiawatha is one of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's most popular and enduring works. Inspired by Native American legends and folklore, the poem tells the story of Hiawatha, a brave and noble leader who seeks to unite his people and build a peaceful society. This edition includes beautiful illustrations by George H. Thomas that bring Longfellow's words to life.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.