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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.
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.
Record details
- ISBN: 0880015675
- ISBN: 9780880015677
- Physical Description: xxiii, 133 pages : illustrations (some color), map ; 24 cm
- Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: Hopewell, N.J. : Ecco Press, 1997.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 130-133).
- Formatted Contents Note:
- The First people -- The Creation of night -- The Origin of rain and thunder -- How the stars came to be -- The Legend of the Yara -- Uniai's son and the Guarana -- The Victoria Regia -- The Origin of birds, plants, and soil termites -- The Young man and the star maiden -- Botoque, the jaguar, and the fire.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Lummi Library | GR 133 .B73 D67 1997 | 679325 | Stacks | Available | - |
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| 245 | 1 | 0. | ‡aTales from the rain forest : ‡bmyths and legends from the Amazonian Indians of Brazil / ‡cretold bv Mercedes Dorson & Jeanne Wilmot ; foreword by Barry Lopez. |
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| 504 | . | ‡aIncludes bibliographical references (pages 130-133). | |
| 520 | . | ‡aThe 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. | |
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