{"product_id":"african-myths-legends-tales-from-across-the-continent-9781398873735","title":"African Myths \u0026 Legends: Tales from Across the Continent (Collectible Myths and Legends) [Arcturus Publishing Limited]","description":"\u003cb\u003eAuthor: \u003c\/b\u003eArcturus Publishing Limited\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis stunning hardback collection showcases myths and legends that have been told and treasured by the African peoples for generations.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeaturing stories from across the continent and rooted in the diverse cultures from which they originate, the tales within include valuable life lessons that are sure to have a lasting impact. With wise animals, cunning tricksters, and unexpected adventures that will thrill readers young and old, there is much to discover. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This ornate hardback edition features \u003cb\u003egold embossing\u003c\/b\u003e on the font and back cover, \u003cb\u003efull-colour endpaper designs\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eivory pages \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003estencilled page-edges\u003c\/b\u003e, making a wonderful collectible edition for any mythology lover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/b\u003e The \u003ci\u003eCollectable Myth and Legends\u003c\/i\u003e series contains luxurious gold embossed gift editions of classic myth and legends from around the world, featuring full-colour endpaper designs, ivory pages and striking stencilled page edges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Simon \u0026amp; Schuster\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/24\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781398873735\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis collection includes writings by Héli Chatelain(1859-1908), Wilhelm Bleek (1827-1875), Elphinstone Dayrell(1869-1917) and many others. Héli Chatelain was a Swiss linguist who worked with rural communities in Angola and transcribed mythical and folkloric tales shared by the people. The German linguistics Wilhelm Bleek wrote about indigenous South African peoples throughout his life, including one of his most popular books \u003ci\u003eBushman Folklore \u003c\/i\u003e(1911). Elphinstone Darrell was an ethnographer who contributed greatly to the preservation of Nigerian folklore. One of his popular titles is \u003ci\u003eFolk Stories from Southern Nigeria West Africa\u003c\/i\u003e (1910).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45533341974704,"sku":"9781398873735b","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/pandemoniumbooks.com\/products\/african-myths-legends-tales-from-across-the-continent-9781398873735","provider":"Pandemonium Books and Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}