Folk-Tales Of Andros Island, Bahamas (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163086414)

Folk-Tales Of Andros Island, Bahamas is a collection of traditional stories and legends from the island of Andros in the Bahamas, compiled and edited by American anthropologist Elsie Clews Parsons. The book contains a total of 38 folk-tales, each with its own unique characters, setting, and plot. The stories are told in a simple, straightforward style, with a focus on the oral tradition and cultural heritage of the island's people. Many of the tales involve supernatural beings such as ghosts, witches, and spirits, and explore themes of love, betrayal, greed, and revenge. The book also includes an introduction by Parsons, in which she provides historical and cultural context for the stories, as well as notes on the language and dialect used in the tales. Overall, Folk-Tales Of Andros Island, Bahamas offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich folklore and storytelling traditions of this unique Caribbean island.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Elsie Clews Parsons
ISBN-10: 116308641X
ISBN-13: 9781163086414
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.58lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.41d