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Author:
Finger, Charles Joseph, 1869-1941.
Title:
Tales from silver lands / by Charles J. Finger ; woodcuts by Paul Honoré.
Publisher:
DoubledayDoran & Co.,
Copyright Date:
1942, c1924
Description:
225 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 21 cm.
Subject:
Indians of South America--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Witchcraft--Juvenile literature.
Fairy Tales--Juvenile literature.
Newbery Medal.
Other Authors:
Honoré, Paul, 1885-1956, ill.
Contents:
The cat and the dream man. The magic dog -- The calabash man -- Na-Ha the fighter -- The magic ball -- The humming-bird and the flower-- El Enano -- The hero twins -- The four hundred -- Rairu and the star maiden -- The tale of the gentle folk -- The tale that cost a dollar -- The magic knot -- The bad wishers -- The hungry old witch -- The wonderful mirror -- The tale of the lazy people -- The killing of Cabrakan -- The cat and the dream man.
Summary:
Nineteen stories that Finger gathered from South American Indian villagers are retold retaining their original flavor. Included are captivating tales of witches, giants, and strange enchantments.
ISBN:
9780590424479
0590424475
OCLC:
(OCoLC)312402673
Locations:
UUAX975 -- Briar Cliff University - Mueller Library (Sioux City)

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