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American Indian Myths and Legends by Alfonso Ortiz and Richard Erdoes 1985
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- “No missing or torn pages. No writing. Light shelf wear.”
- Original Language
- English
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
- ISBN
- 9780394740188
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0394740181
ISBN-13
9780394740188
eBay Product ID (ePID)
170825
Product Key Features
Book Title
American Indian Myths and Legends
Number of Pages
544 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1985
Topic
Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, Anthologies (Multiple Authors), Native American & Aboriginal, Folklore & Mythology, Ethnic Studies / Native American Studies
Genre
Social Science, Fiction
Book Series
The Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1.4 in
Item Weight
22.9 Oz
Item Length
9.1 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
"We have nothing more universal than our folk myths, and in this book Richard Erdoes and Alfonso Ortiz have brought together what is probably the most comprehensive and diverse collection of American Indian Legends ever compiled. It is a worthy and welcomed addition to the literature of our native peoples" --Dee Brown "This fine, valuable new gathering of Turtle Island tales is truly alive, mysterious, and wonderful - overflowing, that is, with wonder, mystery and life." --Peter Matthiessen, "We have nothing more universal than our folk myths, and in this book Richard Erdoes and Alfonso Ortiz have brought together what is probably the most comprehensive and diverse collection of American Indian Legends ever compiled. It is a worthy and welcomed addition to the literature of our native peoples" --Dee Brown "This fine, valuable new gathering of Turtle Island tales is truly alive, mysterious, and wonderful--overflowing, that is, with wonder, mystery and life." --Peter Matthiessen "Lively and varied accounts of the creation of the world, cosmic battles, love and lust, trickster intrigues, animal interference, and things that whistle in the night fill this thematic anthology with passion, wisdom, and biting humor ... This rich collection will serve scholars and satisfy general readers." --Library Journal, "We have nothing more universal than our folk myths, and in this book Richard Erdoes and Alfonso Ortiz have brought together what is probably the most comprehensive and diverse collection of American Indian Legends ever compiled. It is a worthy and welcomed addition to the literature of our native peoples" -Dee Brown "This fine, valuable new gathering of Turtle Island tales is truly alive, mysterious, and wonderful - overflowing, that is, with wonder, mystery and life." -Peter Matthiessen, "We have nothing more universal than our folk myths, and in this book Richard Erdoes and Alfonso Ortiz have brought together what is probably the most comprehensive and diverse collection of American Indian Legends ever compiled. It is a worthy and welcomed addition to the literature of our native peoples" --Dee Brown "This fine, valuable new gathering of Turtle Island tales is truly alive, mysterious, and wonderful--overflowing, that is, with wonder, mystery and life." --Peter Matthiessen
Dewey Edition
21
Dewey Decimal
398.2/08997
Synopsis
More than 160 tales from eighty tribal groups gives us a rich and lively panorama of the Native American mythic heritage. From across the continent comes tales of creation and love; heroes and war; animals, tricksters, and the end of the world. In addition to mining the best folkloric sources of the nineteenth century, the editors have also included a broad selection of contemporary Native American voices. With black-and-white illustrations throughout Selected and edited by Richard Erdoes and Alfonso Ortiz Part of the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library, More than 160 tales from eighty tribal groups present a rich and lively panorama of the Native American mythic heritage. From across the continent comes tales of creation and love; heroes and war; animals, tricksters, and the end of the world. "This fine, valuable new gathering of ... tales is truly alive, mysterious, and wonderful--overflowing, that is, with wonder, mystery and life" (National Book Award Winner Peter Matthiessen). In addition to mining the best folkloric sources of the nineteenth century, the editors have also included a broad selection of contemporary Native American voices.
LC Classification Number
E98.F6
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