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Myths and Legends of Africa
by Carey, Margret
- Used
- Condition
- See description
- ISBN 10
- 0600001326
- ISBN 13
- 9780600001324
- Seller
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Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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About This Item
(London: Hamlyn, 1970) 0600001326. 180 x 110 mm; laminated pictorial wrappers; pp. 159 + (i), incl. index; profusely illustrated in full colour. Very good condition. "Throughout Africa a great oral tradition of literature exists in the fascinating folklore of the continent. These myths, often recounted with music and mime, help to put in perspective how the Africans see their own lives and traditions. The collection of stories in this book are grouped according to their provenance, and re-told by the author with remarkable feeling for their original style. As well as artist's impressions of these tales, the book is richly illustrated with examples of African art-whose aesthetic value the West has become increasingly appreciative of in recent years." .
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Details
- Bookseller
- Christison Rare Books, IOBA SABDA (ZA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 13162
- Title
- Myths and Legends of Africa
- Author
- Carey, Margret
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0600001326
- ISBN 13
- 9780600001324
- Publisher
- (London: Hamlyn, 1970) 0600001326
- Place of Publication
- London
- This edition first published
- 1970
- Keywords
- African oral literature. Folklore. Folk Tales. Myths. Legends African Literature
- Bookseller catalogs
- African Literature;
Terms of Sale
Christison Rare Books, IOBA SABDA
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About the Seller
Christison Rare Books, IOBA SABDA
Biblio member since 2018
Port Elizabeth
About Christison Rare Books, IOBA SABDA
Christison Rare Books operates as a mail order business, based in Port Elizabeth. We are members of IOBA and SABDA. Whereas we stock thousands of books on a wide variety of subjects, our focus has always been on SE Africa - its peoples, wildlife and history. The store is managed by Lindsay Christison. Although we do not run an open book shop, prospective customers who would like to examine items described in our on-line list of stock are welcome to make an appointment.
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