Author: George Bird GrinnellPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Indians of North America
Languages : en
Pages : 462
Book Description
Pawnee Hero Stories and Folk-tales
Author: George Bird GrinnellPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Indians of North America
Languages : en
Pages : 462
Book Description
Folk and Hero Tales
Author: James MacDougallPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Celts
Languages : en
Pages : 358
Book Description
Folk and Hero Tales
Author: Duncan MacInnesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Celts
Languages : en
Pages : 542
Book Description
Folk and Hero Tales
Author: D. MacInnesHero Tales and Legends of the Serbians
Author: Woislav M. PetrovitchPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Folk literature, Serbian
Languages : en
Pages : 500
Book Description
A collection of Serbian folk tales preceded by background to the history and cultural traditions of the Slavic people, including short essays on good and evil spirits, vampires, superstition, Christmas Eve, wedding rites, etc.
Folk and Hero Tales
Author: Duncan MacInnesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 540
Book Description
German Hero-sagas and Folk-tales
Author: Barbara Leonie PicardPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fairy tales
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Presents the legends of the great German heroes, including the story of Gudrun, the saga of Siegfried, and the vengeance of Kriemhild with a lively collection of traditional folk tales.
Forest Folk Tales for Children
Author: Tom PhillipsPublisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0750991828
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 101
Book Description
Nestled within our green and pleasant land lies pockets of emerald trees. Their roots search deep into the ground and the branches reach high towards the sun. For centuries some of these have stood watching and listening to the human creatures living among them, hearing their stories and remembering. What mysteries could these woodlands tell if the trees could speak? Stories of brave deeds and foolish, star-crossed lovers, of monsters, giants and witches, hobs and kings. Discover the secrets of our forests in this engaging collection of folk tales.
Collected Folk Tales
Author: Alan GarnerPublisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007446101
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
From the author of the Booker Prize-shortlisted Treacle Walker and the Carnegie Medal and Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize-winning classic, The Owl Service The definitive collection of traditional British folk tales, selected and retold by the renowned Alan Garner.
John Henry
Author: Brad KesslerPublisher: ABDO
ISBN: 9781591977643
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
This is a larger-than-life tale about the African American hero who was born with a hammer in his hand. Join John Henry on a scenic journey from cotton country to the wilderness, where he finds men of all colors working together to build a great railroad. In no time, John Henry becomes king of the railroad camps by driving more steel than any man alive. And, in an exciting contest that pits man against machine, he single-handedly out-performs a new-fangled steam drill. This rousing tale delivers an inspirational message about pride and perseverance.