{"product_id":"west-african-folk-tales-w-h-barker-9781636523613","title":"West African Folk-Tales","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWest African Folk-Tales\u003c\/em\u003e by W. H. Barker and Cecilia Sinclair is a classic collection of traditional stories from the Gold Coast (modern-day Ghana) and neighboring regions. First published in the early 20th century, this work captures the wisdom, humor, and moral depth of African oral storytelling traditions that have been passed down for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tales feature familiar trickster figures like Anansi the Spider, as well as kings, animals, and spirits who teach lessons about cleverness, honesty, justice, and the human condition. Told with authenticity and respect for the original narrators, these folk tales preserve the vibrant imagination and cultural identity of West Africa before the disruptions of colonialism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeautifully written and culturally rich, \u003cem\u003eWest African Folk-Tales\u003c\/em\u003e remains an essential volume for anyone interested in African literature, mythology, and the storytelling traditions that have influenced folklore across the Caribbean and the Americas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e W. H. Barker,Cecilia Sinclair\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1636523617\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781636523613\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Btb Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/04\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 156\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.41lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.33d","brand":"W. H. Barker","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48997320458495,"sku":"9781636523613","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/west-african-folk-tales-w-h-barker-9781636523613","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}