The Great Race
The Great Race by Paul Goble is a reprint edition published by Aladdin on March 30, 1991. This 32-page book, written in English, presents a captivating tale rooted in Native American legends, exploring a time when buffaloes posed a threat to humanity. The story unfolds as the Creator organizes a contest between humans and animals to determine who would prevail, leading to a significant change in the relationship between people and the natural world.
Readers will discover a rich narrative that weaves together elements of juvenile fiction, animals, and cultural myths. The contest features various creatures, including the thundering buffalo and the swift man, with other animals like Beaver, Muskrat, and Jack-rabbit playing their roles in this legendary race. The outcome not only shapes the fate of the buffalo but also establishes man as a guardian of nature, reflecting themes of coexistence and respect for the environment. This edition invites readers to engage with a timeless story that highlights the importance of harmony between people and the natural world.
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Long ago, when the world was still quite new, buffaloes used to eat people. It is true? The hair on their chins is hair of the people they use to eat…It is Terrible to think about those times…
But the Creator saw the people’s distress and decreed that a contest be held between all the two-legged and four-legged creatures. Who would win, thundering Buffalo or fleet-footed Man? None of the other animals was fast enough, and before the end, Beaver and Muskrat slipped off into a cool stream, Jack-rabbit hopped off across the plain, and Mole and Gopher tunneled underground (and may still think the race is on).
The winner was decided long ago, in Sioux and Cheyenne legend. Buffalo — who lost — agreed to give up eating men for dinner, and thanks to the cunning of a single magpie, Man became the guardian of the natural world.
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