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Specimens Of Bushman Folklore

by W.H.I. Bleek, L.C. Lloyd ...

Specimens of Bushman Folkloreby W.H.I. Bleek and L.C. Lloyd"Specimens of Bushman Folklore is a book by the linguist Wilhelm H. I. Bleek and Lucy C. Lloyd published in 1911.The book records eighty-seven Bushman legends, myths and other traditional stories. The stories were collected through interviews with five Bushmen, named |A!kungta, ||Kabbo, Dia!kwain, !Kweiten ta ||ken and |Hang?kasso (the ... Read more

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Specimens of Bushman Folkloreby W.H.I. Bleek and L.C. Lloyd"Specimens of Bushman Folklore is a book by the linguist Wilhelm H. I. Bleek and Lucy C. Lloyd published in 1911.The book records eighty-seven Bushman legends, myths and other traditional stories. The stories were collected through interviews with five Bushmen, named |A!kungta, ||Kabbo, Dia!kwain, !Kweiten ta ||ken and |Hang?kasso (the
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YORUBA LEGENDS - 40 myths, legends, fairy tales and folklore stories from the Yoruba of West Africa

by Various Unknown ...

The 40 legends, fairy tales and folklore stories in this book belong to the Yoruba. They relate the adventures of men and animals, and try to explain the mysteries of Nature—Why Women have Long Hair, How the Leopard got his Spots, the Three Magicians, the Boa-Constrictor, How the Elephant got his Trunk and more. These stories grew from the imagination of the people. We read these folk-tales for ... Read more

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The 40 legends, fairy tales and folklore stories in this book belong to the Yoruba. They relate the adventures of men and animals, and try to explain the mysteries of Nature—Why Women have Long Hair, How the Leopard got his Spots, the Three Magicians, the Boa-Constrictor, How the Elephant got his Trunk and more. These stories grew from the imagination of the people. We read these folk-tales for
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Australian legends and folklore

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A neighbour of mine exclaimed, when I mentioned that I proposed making a small collection of the folklore legends of the tribe of blacks I knew so well living on this station, "But have the blacks any legends?"—thus showing that people may live in a country and yet know little of the aboriginal inhabitants; and though there are probably many who do know these particular legends, yet I think that ... Read more

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A neighbour of mine exclaimed, when I mentioned that I proposed making a small collection of the folklore legends of the tribe of blacks I knew so well living on this station, "But have the blacks any legends?"—thus showing that people may live in a country and yet know little of the aboriginal inhabitants; and though there are probably many who do know these particular legends, yet I think that
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SOUTH AFRICAN FOLK-TALES - 44 African Stories for Children

by Anon E. Mouse, Compiled by James A. Honey ...

In this volume you will find forty-four uniquely South African tales. Stories of The Lost Message, The Monkey's Fiddle, The Leopard, The Ram and the Jackal, The Lion the Jackal and the Man, Tink-Tinkje, The Lioness and the Ostrich, Crocodile's Treason, The White Man and Snake, Tortoise Hunting Ostriches, The Judgment Of Baboon, When Lion Could Fly, The Origin Of Death and many more.It is with ... Read more

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In this volume you will find forty-four uniquely South African tales. Stories of The Lost Message, The Monkey's Fiddle, The Leopard, The Ram and the Jackal, The Lion the Jackal and the Man, Tink-Tinkje, The Lioness and the Ostrich, Crocodile's Treason, The White Man and Snake, Tortoise Hunting Ostriches, The Judgment Of Baboon, When Lion Could Fly, The Origin Of Death and many more.It is with
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Lost in the Jungle

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Last spring, your friend Paul, not satisfied with writing for young folks, took it into his head to lecture before them. When I mentioned the subject to my acquaintances, many of them laughed at the notion of my lecturing to you, and a few remarked, "This is another of your queer notions." I did not see it!!! I thought I would try. Thousands of young folks came to your friend Paul's lectures in ... Read more

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Last spring, your friend Paul, not satisfied with writing for young folks, took it into his head to lecture before them. When I mentioned the subject to my acquaintances, many of them laughed at the notion of my lecturing to you, and a few remarked, "This is another of your queer notions." I did not see it!!! I thought I would try. Thousands of young folks came to your friend Paul's lectures in
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Where Animals Talk: West African Folk Lore Tales

Enchanting Animal Communication in West African Folklore

by Robert Hamill Nassau ...

In "Where Animals Talk: West African Folk Lore Tales," Robert Hamill Nassau presents a vibrant collection of folklore that captures the essence of West African oral traditions. This compendium showcases a range of stories where animals serve as both protagonists and moral guides, illuminating cultural values and communal beliefs through a rich, engaging narrative style. Nassau'Äôs meticulous ... Read more

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In "Where Animals Talk: West African Folk Lore Tales," Robert Hamill Nassau presents a vibrant collection of folklore that captures the essence of West African oral traditions. This compendium showcases a range of stories where animals serve as both protagonists and moral guides, illuminating cultural values and communal beliefs through a rich, engaging narrative style. Nassau'Äôs meticulous
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Red Book of Animal Stories

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Illustrated by H. Ishida ...

This collection of children's animal stories is a classic of juvenile literature and still delights children today, just as in the past.Not only do we find fiery dragons here, but dangerous dogs and demons; bears, bats, boars, and baboons; greyhounds and griffins; cows and crocodiles; hyenas and hippopotamuses; snakes, saints, and sheep; monkeys, mermaids, and mammoths; lions and llamas; and ... Read more

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This collection of children's animal stories is a classic of juvenile literature and still delights children today, just as in the past.Not only do we find fiery dragons here, but dangerous dogs and demons; bears, bats, boars, and baboons; greyhounds and griffins; cows and crocodiles; hyenas and hippopotamuses; snakes, saints, and sheep; monkeys, mermaids, and mammoths; lions and llamas; and
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South-African Folk-Tales

by James A. Honey ...

In presenting these stories, which are of deep interest and value to South Africans, I hope they may prove of some value to those Americans who have either an interest in animals or who appreciate the folklore of other countries.Many of these tales have appeared among English collections previous to 1880, others have been translated from the Dutch, and a few have been written from childhood ... Read more

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In presenting these stories, which are of deep interest and value to South Africans, I hope they may prove of some value to those Americans who have either an interest in animals or who appreciate the folklore of other countries.Many of these tales have appeared among English collections previous to 1880, others have been translated from the Dutch, and a few have been written from childhood
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Australian Legendary Tales

by K. Langloh Parker ...

Australian Legendary TalesBy K. Langloh ParkerA neighbour of mine exclaimed, when I mentioned that I proposed making a small collection of the folk-lore legends of the tribe of blacks I knew so well living on this station, But have the blacks any legends? - thus showing that people may live in a country and yet know little of the aboriginal inhabitants; and though there are probably many who do ... Read more

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Australian Legendary TalesBy K. Langloh ParkerA neighbour of mine exclaimed, when I mentioned that I proposed making a small collection of the folk-lore legends of the tribe of blacks I knew so well living on this station, But have the blacks any legends? - thus showing that people may live in a country and yet know little of the aboriginal inhabitants; and though there are probably many who do
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The Red Book Of Animal Stories

by Andrew Lang ...

Illustrated by Henry Justice Ford ...

"The Red Book of Animal Storms," selected and edited by Mr. Andrew Lang will be much appreciated by the young folk. The stones are more interesting than voracious, and, indeed, Mr. Lang is careful to notify all and sundry that the book is not altogether scientific. Ww have yet to learn, however, that this is a valid objection to children's stories. The writers have laid all beasts of all times ... Read more

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"The Red Book of Animal Storms," selected and edited by Mr. Andrew Lang will be much appreciated by the young folk. The stones are more interesting than voracious, and, indeed, Mr. Lang is careful to notify all and sundry that the book is not altogether scientific. Ww have yet to learn, however, that this is a valid objection to children's stories. The writers have laid all beasts of all times
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African Myths and Folk Tales

by Carter Godwin Woodson ...

Series series Dover Children's Thrift Classics
How was the earth formed, and where did animals come from? Why does the hippopotamus live in water, and why do cats chase rats? Imaginative answers to these and other age-old questions can be found among the rich oral traditions of Africa. Generations of listeners have delighted in these fanciful explanations of the natural, moral, and spiritual worlds, which unfold amid a realm of talking animals ... Read more

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How was the earth formed, and where did animals come from? Why does the hippopotamus live in water, and why do cats chase rats? Imaginative answers to these and other age-old questions can be found among the rich oral traditions of Africa. Generations of listeners have delighted in these fanciful explanations of the natural, moral, and spiritual worlds, which unfold amid a realm of talking animals
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A Book of Nigerian Folk Tales

by Margaret Baumann ...

Series series Dover Children's Classics
Long before people could turn to books for instruction and amusement, they relied upon storytellers for answers to their questions about life. Africa boasts a particularly rich oral tradition, in which the griot — village historian — preserved and passed along cultural beliefs and experiences from one generation to the next. This collection of 30 timeless fables comes from the storytellers of ... Read more

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Long before people could turn to books for instruction and amusement, they relied upon storytellers for answers to their questions about life. Africa boasts a particularly rich oral tradition, in which the griot — village historian — preserved and passed along cultural beliefs and experiences from one generation to the next. This collection of 30 timeless fables comes from the storytellers of
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