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  • SIMLA VILLAGE TALES - 51 illustrated tales from the Indian foothills of the Himalayas

    by Anon E Mouse, Compiled by Alice Elizabeth Dracott ...
    Herein are 57 enchanting illustrated children's folk tales from Simla, now Shimla, region in the Indian foothills of the Himalayas.Here you will find stories like:Tabaristan,The Priest and the Barber,The Fourth Wife is Wisest,Abul HussainAnar Pari,The Dog Temple,The Beautiful Milkmaid,Sheik Chilli Gets Married,The Enchanted Bird, Music, and Stream and many, many more.All the tales were recorded ... Read more

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  • Simla Village Tales

    or, Folk Tales from the Himalayas

    by Alice Dracott ...
    Series series Myths & Legends
    Complete and unabridged, with 53 full-page plates by Vasily Vereshchagin, Thomas Baines and John Macallan Swan. Tales collected from ayahs, gardeners and hill people around Simla: the jackal's tricks, the demon in the well, the rani who became a bird. Alice Dracott took them down in the 1900s from the servants of the English station, which is what makes them unlike the Sanskrit collections. The ... Read more

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  • Simla Village Tales Or Folk Tales from the Himalayas

    by Alice Dracott ...
    The book is a compilation of traditional folk tales and stories gathered from the Himalayan region, specifically around the area of Simla, which is located in northern India. The tales reflect the rich cultural heritage and diverse traditions of the Himalayan communities.Alice Dracott, who lived in India, collected these stories to preserve and share the folklore of the region. The tales often ... Read more

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  • Simla Village Tales; Or, Folk Tales from the Himalayas

    by Alice Dracott ...
    In "Simla Village Tales; Or, Folk Tales from the Himalayas," Alice Dracott unfolds a rich tapestry of narratives that breathe life into the culture and traditions of the Himalayan region. Through a collection of folk tales, Dracott employs a vivid yet accessible literary style that reflects the oral storytelling traditions of the area. The book is not only a treasure trove of enchanting stories ... Read more

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  • Simla Village Tales; Or, Folk Tales from the Himalayas

    Enriched edition. Enchanting Stories from the Himalayas: A Scholarly Collection of Folk Tales and Cultural Gems

    by Alice Dracott, Jeremy Longford ...
    In "Simla Village Tales; Or, Folk Tales from the Himalayas," Alice Dracott intricately weaves a rich tapestry of folklore and cultural narratives emerging from the picturesque Himalayan region. The book employs a vivid and lyrical prose style, capturing the enchanting essence of local tales that reflect the morality, beliefs, and customs of the Simla villages. Dracott's narrative structure blends ... Read more

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  • Simla Village Tales

    Alice Elizabeth Dracott : A Thought-Provoking Work That Stands the Test of Time

    by Alice Elizabeth Dracott ...
    Simla Village Tales Or Folk Tales from the Himalayas by Alice Elizabeth Dracott offers a concentrated, compelling experience within fiction / literary. This concise work presents carefully drawn characters and purposeful plotting that together explore themes of choice, consequence, and human connection. The prose is precise and economical, balancing vivid scenes with clear pacing to maintain ... Read more

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  • Atlas of Fairytales & Folklore - Volume 2, I-M: Subtitle: A collection of timeless stories from over 50 countries and regions

    by Paṇḍit Naṭêsá Sástrî., Sir Richard F. Burton, Rev. Lal Behari Day, Flora Annie Steel, S. M. Mitra, Alice Elizabeth Dracott, Jeremiah Curtin, James Stephens, W. B. Yeats, Bernard Drachman, Algernon Bertram Freeman-Mitford, Yei Theodora Ozaki, K. U. Rafy, Im Bang, Yi Ryuk, Horace Newton Allen, Sophia Morrison, Thomas A. Janvier ...
    Series Book 12 - Tenebray Press Classics
    Volume Two (I-M) of this three part series includes stories from India, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Khasis, Korea, Isle of Man (Manx), Mexico, Mongolia. Contains excerpts from:Tales of the Sun Or Folklore of Southern IndiaCollected by Mrs. Howard Kingscote and Paṇḍit Naṭêsá Sástrî.Folk-Tales of BengalBy the Rev. Lal Behari DayClassic Hindu Tales of Adventure, Magic, and RomanceBy Sir Richard F. ... Read more

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    Myths and Legends Around the World - Collection 10 (Unabridged)

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    by et al. Alice Dracott ...
    Narrated by William Irvin, Claudia Jones, Wesley Townsend, Carolyn Galyean ...

    Unabridged

    3 hours 26 min

    Embark on a whirlwind adventure through time and cultures with Myths and Legends Around the World - Collection 10! Journey from the snowy peaks of the Himalayas to the sun-drenched sands of Egypt. Outsmart a mischievous spider in Africa, then soar with the King of the Birds in Swaziland. This captivating collection, narrated by a chorus of talented voices, brings to life legendary heroes, cunning ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

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    The Journals of Fanny Parkes

    by Fanny Parkes ...
    Fanny Parkes lived in India between 1822 and 1846 and was the ideal travel writer -courageous, indefatigably curious and determinedly independent. Her journals trace her transformation from prim memsahib to eccentric, sitar-playing Indophile, fluent in Urdu, critical of British rule and passionate in her appreciation of Indian culture. Fanny is fascinated by the trial of thugs, the adorning of a ... Read more

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  • Delphi Collected Works of Talbot Mundy (Illustrated)

    by Talbot Mundy, Delphi Classics ...
    Series Book 20 - Delphi Series Seven
    The American writer of adventure fiction, Talbot Mundy is best known for the novel ‘King of the Khyber Rifles’, the Jimgrim series, Theosophical writings and ripping yarns published in pulp magazines. This comprehensive eBook presents Mundy’s collected works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts appearing for the first time in digital print, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus ... Read more

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  • The Discontented Dervishes

    And Other Persian Tales

    by Sa'Di ...
    Arthur Scholey has selected and retold 74 of Sa'di's stories of the wisdom, humour and common sense of the kings, servants, lords, slaves and beggars, pupils and teachers, birds, beasts, insects and dervishes. ... Read more

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  • Akbar birbal Stories

    by Praveen kumar ...
    Akbar Birbal stories have always been an integral part of India's heritage. The witty stories of Akbar and Birbal have always made us laugh and also taught us valuable life lessons. Now read these witty stories from our collection below and have fun!During the reign of Akbar and close to the end of it, local folk tales of his interaction with his advisor Birbal became popular. The stories ... Read more

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