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The legendary history of the Nittany Valley is the story of spirit across generations. In these stories lies a cultural heritage common to all who enter into the shadow of Mount Nittany. They are only a small sampling of the total number of Indian and settler legends collected by Henry W. Shoemaker. They are chosen for their relation and proximity to the Nittany Valley. Most locations are within less than an hour traveling time, and you can easily visit them. While some are mythical sites, there is enough information in the legends to actually locate where they are situated.

Henry Shoemaker compiled these folk tales set in the Seven Mountains of central Pennsylvania. Shoemaker's stories recall the decline of big game in the region and the exit of the native peoples as the European settlers advanced westward. This collection of tales has been modernized for 21st-century audiences but maintains the charm, wit, and suspense of the originals.