Mongolian Folktales (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781591587262)

From the descendants of the Huns and the mighty warrior, Chinggis Khan (or, as he is known to Westerners, Genghis Khan), and the land of the steppes and the Gobi Desert, come tales of passion, strife, magic, and laughter. This collection of traditional Mongolian folktales, the only one of its kind currently available in English, features more than 60 fascinating stories, ranging from The Legend of the Magic Bone and Seven Brown Mice to The Dreaming Boy and A Fiery Red Khan. The tales are organized in chapters that cover legends, myths, animal tales, magical tales, stories of life conditions, and humor. In addition, the authors provide an introduction to Mongolia, games, recipes, color photos, and notes on the stories. All levels.

Author: Dashdondog Jamba, Borolzoi Dashdondog
ISBN-10: 1591587263
ISBN-13: 9781591587262
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Language: English
Published: 04/30/2009
Pages: 232
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.80d

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 12/01/2009 pg. 148
Reference and Research Bk News 08/01/2009 pg. 77