Folk Stories of the Hmong: Peoples of Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam
ISBN: 9780872878549 / Angielski Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Hmong culture has had an oral tradition for millennia, but the language itself did not even exist in written form until the 1950s. Compiled by famed author and storyteller Norma Livo and coauthor, Dia Cha, this is the first collection of authentic Hmong tales to be published commercially in the English language. Beginning with a description of Hmong history, culture, and folklore, the book includes 16 pages of full-color photographs of Hmong dress and needlework and 27 captivating tales divided into three sections: beginnings; how/why stories; and stories of love, magic, and fun.... Hmong culture has had an oral tradition for millennia, but the language itself did not even exist in written form until the 1950s. Compiled by fame... |
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240,50 zł |
Why Ostriches Don't Fly and Other Tales from the African Bush
ISBN: 9781563084027 / Angielski Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Ancestors of the nomadic group called San (or Bushmen) once roamed the northern territories of Africa and the Mediterranean. Now inhabiting the Kalahari desert (the place that dried up long ago) in South Africa, these fascinating people are known for their astonishing memory, extraordinary talents for hunting and tracking, superior abilities for finding food and water, and great storytelling. Here then is a portrait of one of the world's oldest and most remarkable cultures and its environment. The group's history, nomadic way of life, beliefs, customs, and stories are offered to readers... Ancestors of the nomadic group called San (or Bushmen) once roamed the northern territories of Africa and the Mediterranean. Now inhabiting the Kal... |
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251,19 zł |
The Magic Egg and Other Tales from Ukraine
ISBN: 9781563084256 / Angielski Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Discover Ukraine's long and fascinating history, its rich folk literature, and its deep cultural roots. A historical overview and an introduction to Ukrainian folk literature are followed by 33 traditional tales-humorous animal tales, instructive fables, how and why stories, heroic legends, and even spooky tales. Ukraine, a country that was for years forgotten, has recently emerged from the shadows of the former Soviet Union to take its place on the world stage. This unique collection of stories introduces readers to Ukraine's long and fascinating history, its rich folk literature, and... Discover Ukraine's long and fascinating history, its rich folk literature, and its deep cultural roots. A historical overview and an introduction t... |
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251,19 zł |