The heavens &#8212; the sun, the stars, and the moon &#8212; have inspired, intrigued, and mystified us from the beginning of time. We&#8217;ve always searched for ways to comprehend their beauty and their meaning. Mohawk artist and author C. J. Taylor has drawn from First Nations legends from across North America to present a fascinating collection of stories inspired by the night skies.<br><br>The legends &#8212; Salish, Onondaga, Blackfoot, Netsilik (Inuit), Wasco, Ojibwa, and Cherokee &#8212; are by turns funny, beautiful, tragic, and frightening, but each one is infused with a sense of awe.<br><br>From the Ojibwa legend of the great hunter, White Hawk, and his love for an unattainable maiden, or the Salish legend of a magical lake that is threatened when human beings turn greedy and lose their respect for its gifts and for the sun&#8217;s power, to the delightful Cherokee legend of Grandmother Spider who brought light to the world, this is an important collection that is enhanced by Taylor&#8217;s glorious paintings.