Australian Legendary Tales: Folk-Lore Of The Noongahburrahs
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Mrs. K. Langloh Parker
Binding: Hardback
Published: David Nutt; Melville, Mullen & Slade, 1897
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Faded and dull spine. Mild soiling on boards. Cut on hal-title page. Weak binding. Clean text.
Australian Legendary Tales presents a captivating collection of Aboriginal Australian folklore, meticulously gathered and retold by K. Langloh Parker. This seminal work chronicles ancient myths and dreamtime stories, offering profound insights into the spiritual beliefs and cultural heritage of Indigenous Australians. The narrative illustrates the rich oral traditions of the continent, detailing tales of creation, ancestral beings, and the natural world. Parker's respectful rendition preserves the essence and wisdom embedded within these timeless narratives, making them accessible to a broader readership. This volume stands as a significant contribution to the understanding and appreciation of Australia's indigenous storytelling legacy.
Author: Mrs. K. Langloh Parker
Binding: Hardback
Published: David Nutt; Melville, Mullen & Slade, 1897
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Faded and dull spine. Mild soiling on boards. Cut on hal-title page. Weak binding. Clean text.
Australian Legendary Tales presents a captivating collection of Aboriginal Australian folklore, meticulously gathered and retold by K. Langloh Parker. This seminal work chronicles ancient myths and dreamtime stories, offering profound insights into the spiritual beliefs and cultural heritage of Indigenous Australians. The narrative illustrates the rich oral traditions of the continent, detailing tales of creation, ancestral beings, and the natural world. Parker's respectful rendition preserves the essence and wisdom embedded within these timeless narratives, making them accessible to a broader readership. This volume stands as a significant contribution to the understanding and appreciation of Australia's indigenous storytelling legacy.