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Tales from the rain forest : myths and legends from the Amazonian Indians of Brazil / retold bv Mercedes Dorson & Jeanne Wilmot ; foreword by Barry Lopez.
Penn Museum Library F2519.1.A6 D67 1997
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Dorson, Mercedes.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Indians of South America--Amazon River Valley--Folklore.
- Indians of South America.
- Legends.
- Indian mythology.
- Amazon River Valley.
- Indian mythology--Amazon River Valley.
- Legends--Amazon River Valley.
- Genre:
- Folklore.
- Physical Description:
- xxiii, 133 pages : illustrations (some color), map ; 24 cm
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Hopewell, N.J. : Ecco Press ; Ontario, Canada : Penuguin Books, 1997.
- Summary:
- The myths and legends of the Amazonian Indians of Brazil will charm children and adults alike. Translated from the Portuguese and adapted from numerous sources, these tales give the reader a glimpse into the village life, surroundings, and beliefs of the Amazonian Indian. Includes detailed drawings, maps and a glossary of Amerindian and Portuguese words. 96 p.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages [130]-133).
- ISBN:
- 0880015675
- OCLC:
- 36977186
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