First Fire: An Algonkian Story

For fans of acclaimed author, Joseph Bruchac, a First Nations origin story of how humans acquired fire with the help of the animals.

Imagine a time when humans huddled together to keep from freezing in the winters. A time without fire. Fire is one of the most basic needs for survival.

Ancient stories of how it came to us can be found in virtually every human society and the indigenous cultures of North America are no exception.

However, unlike the stories of other continents, Native American...