African tales of magic and mystery;

by Maria Kosova, Karel Teissig (Illustrator)

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Forty-five African folktales recount the adventures of animals, brave chieftains, and beautiful maidens.

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Genres: Fiction and Literature, Children's Books
DDC/MDS: 398.2 — Society, government, & culture Customs, etiquette & folklore Folklore & Folktales Folk literature
LCC: PZ8.1 .K78 — Language and Literature Fiction and juvenile belles lettres Fiction and juvenile belles lettres Juvenile belles lettres

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African tales of magic and mystery;

by Maria Kosova, Karel Teissig (Illustrator)

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