Illustrated Myths And Legends Of The Pacific

Author : A.W. Reed
Publisher : Raupo
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Legends
ISBN : 0790011727

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Illustrated Myths and Legends of the Pacific by A.W. Reed Pdf

A collection of traditional stories from the Caroline Islands, the Chatham and Cook Islands, Fiji, Hawaii, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Britain, New Guinea, New Zealand, Niue, Palau Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tahiti, Tonga and Vanuatu. Suggested level: primary, intermediate, junior secondary.

Author : Alexander Wyclif Reed
Publisher : Reed Publishing (NZ)
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Legends
ISBN : 0790007398

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Myths and Legends of the Pacific by Alexander Wyclif Reed Pdf

A collection of tales from the Hawaiian Islands in the north and New Zealand in the south, all full of sunshine, a love of nature and the independence of the people who inhabit these islands.

Author : Katherine Berry Judson
Publisher : Jazzybee Verlag
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1916
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783849675356

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Myths And Legends Of The Pacific Northwest by Katherine Berry Judson Pdf

Miss Judson has collected these myths and legends from many printed sources. She disclaims originality, but she has rendered a service that will be appreciated by the many who have sought in vain for legends of the Indians. There is an agreeable surprise in store for any lover of folk-lore who will read this book.

Author : Lonely Planet Kids,Alli Brydon
Publisher : Lonely Planet
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781788686532

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Myths and Legends of the World by Lonely Planet Kids,Alli Brydon Pdf

Get ready to travel through time with 21 dazzling stories of daring and deceit, reward and punishment. Meet gods and goddesses, serpents, coyotes, talking fish and clever spiders, and discover different versions of how the world began. This beautifully illustrated book features vibrant myths and epic legends told in countries around the world.

Author : World Book
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0716626411

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Myths and Legends of Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands by World Book Pdf

Who created the world? Where did volcanoes come from? Explore the rich mythologies and legends of the many cultures of the peoples of Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands. Famous Myths and Legends is a beautifully photographed and illustrated 12-volume series designed to narrate the ancient mythologies and inherited stories from the many diverse cultures throughout the world.

Author : Tim McNeese
Publisher : Blandford Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1999-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0713727004

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Illustrated Myths of Native America by Tim McNeese Pdf

Superb original, full-color paintings by acclaimed artist Richard Hook dramatically enhance 50 riveting legends from tribes of the West. Compare various creation myths, and thrill to the exciting exploits of heroes and heroines such as The Maiden Huntress (Zuni); The Flint Knife Boys (Navajo); and The Youth Who Married a Goose (Haida). Go down the paths of wisdom in Why We Are Not Able to Visit the Dead (Shasta); The Two-Headed Monster (Chilula); and Chipmunk, the Giant Killer (Miwok).

Author : Shona Hopkins
Publisher : Puffin Books
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Cook Islanders
ISBN : 014350407X

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Legends of the Cook Islands by Shona Hopkins Pdf

The Cook Islanders' oral history tells of many stories that date back to a mythological time known as Avaiki. These stories were of brave men and women, mystical mountains, powerful gods and majestic sea creatures. This collection of eight beautifully illustrated legends captures the magic of this island culture.

Author : Katharine Berry Judson
Publisher : Alpha Edition
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2021-01-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9354362214

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Myths And Legends Of The Pacific Northwest by Katharine Berry Judson Pdf

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.

Author : William Wyatt Gill
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1876
Category : Islands of the Pacific
ISBN : HARVARD:HXCP7M

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Myths and Songs from the South Pacific by William Wyatt Gill Pdf

Author : KATHARINE BERRY. JUDSON
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1033045144

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MYTHS AND LEGENDS OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST by KATHARINE BERRY. JUDSON Pdf

Author : Ella E. Clark
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2023-11-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780520350960

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Indian Legends of the Pacific Northwest by Ella E. Clark Pdf

This collection of more than one hundred tribal tales, culled from the oral tradition of the Indians of Washington and Oregon, presents the Indians' own stories, told for generations around their fires, of the mountains, lakes, and rivers, and of the creation of the world and the heavens above. Each group of stories is prefaced by a brief factual account of Indian beliefs and of storytelling customs. Indian Legends of the Pacific Northwest is a treasure, still in print after fifty years.

Author : Various
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2011-06-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781446549513

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South Pacific Tales - Legends and Myths from Tonga, Samoa, Papua New Guinea, Easter Island (Folklore History Series) by Various Pdf

The island nations of the South Pacific have an incredible oral history, their folklore and myths past down through the generations. This book is a fantastic collection of stories from such a vast area as the south pacific but share a common heritage. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Author : Margaret Orbell
Publisher : ISBS
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : History
ISBN : UVA:X006036329

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The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Māori Myth and Legend by Margaret Orbell Pdf

Author : Arcturus Publishing
Publisher : Arcturus Publishing
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2017-07-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781788284721

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Native American Myths & Legends by Arcturus Publishing Pdf

Across the North American continent, Native Americans told their families and friends fabulous tales filled with outlandish characters, heroic feats, and lessons that explained how the world came to be and how individuals should act. Together, these tales highlight the impressive cultural heritage of the original inhabitants of the continent. Included in this collection are more than 50 legends from a range of tribes that span the continent from the Atlantic to the Pacific and from the Rio Grande to the Assiniboine. These fascinating stories are illustrated by the famous photographs of Edward Curtis as well as a number of paintings by travellers seeking to capture the truth and beauty of Native American life.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1196 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1910
Category : English literature
ISBN : UOM:39015067192990

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Reference Catalogue of Current Literature by Anonim Pdf