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The Monkey and the Crocodile

and Other Fables from the Jataka Tales of India

by Ellen C. Babbitt, Ellsworth Young ...

Children will be enchanted by the quaint humor and timeless wisdom of these age-old fables drawn from Buddhist texts. Timid rabbits, noble deer, quarrelsome quails, greedy merchants, and other memorable animal and human characters populate the tales, all of which offer thought-provoking morals."The Turtle Who Couldn't Stop Talking" illustrates the folly of offering a reply when silence is the best ... Read more

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Children will be enchanted by the quaint humor and timeless wisdom of these age-old fables drawn from Buddhist texts. Timid rabbits, noble deer, quarrelsome quails, greedy merchants, and other memorable animal and human characters populate the tales, all of which offer thought-provoking morals."The Turtle Who Couldn't Stop Talking" illustrates the folly of offering a reply when silence is the best
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YORUBA LEGENDS - 40 myths, legends, fairy tales and folklore stories from the Yoruba of West Africa

by Various Unknown ...

The 40 legends, fairy tales and folklore stories in this book belong to the Yoruba. They relate the adventures of men and animals, and try to explain the mysteries of Nature—Why Women have Long Hair, How the Leopard got his Spots, the Three Magicians, the Boa-Constrictor, How the Elephant got his Trunk and more. These stories grew from the imagination of the people. We read these folk-tales for ... Read more

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The 40 legends, fairy tales and folklore stories in this book belong to the Yoruba. They relate the adventures of men and animals, and try to explain the mysteries of Nature—Why Women have Long Hair, How the Leopard got his Spots, the Three Magicians, the Boa-Constrictor, How the Elephant got his Trunk and more. These stories grew from the imagination of the people. We read these folk-tales for
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The Legends and Myths of Hawaii: The Fables and Folk-lore of a Strange People and Hawaiian Folk Tales: A Collection of Native Legends

by David Kalakaua & Thomas G. Thrum ...

IN the first volume of Judge Fornander's elaborate work on "The Polynesian Race" he has given some old Hawaiian legends which closely resemble the Old Testament history. How shall we account for such coincidences? Take, for instance, the Hawaiian account of the Creation. The Kane, Ku, and Lono: or, Sunlight, Substance, and Sound,--these constituted a triad named Ku-Kaua-Kahi, or the Fundamental ... Read more

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IN the first volume of Judge Fornander's elaborate work on "The Polynesian Race" he has given some old Hawaiian legends which closely resemble the Old Testament history. How shall we account for such coincidences? Take, for instance, the Hawaiian account of the Creation. The Kane, Ku, and Lono: or, Sunlight, Substance, and Sound,--these constituted a triad named Ku-Kaua-Kahi, or the Fundamental
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Folk-Lore of West and Mid-Wales and West Cornwall

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A little more than a century ago the Rector of Ladock was the Rev. Mr. Wood, who was a most zealous churchman even in the days of misty prejudice, when churchmen in general looked upon nonconformists as scabbed sheep in their fold, and held that no schismatics were to be tolerated. From having unwavering faith in the grace conferred by his ordination, he was endowed with remarkable powers as an ... Read more

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A little more than a century ago the Rector of Ladock was the Rev. Mr. Wood, who was a most zealous churchman even in the days of misty prejudice, when churchmen in general looked upon nonconformists as scabbed sheep in their fold, and held that no schismatics were to be tolerated. From having unwavering faith in the grace conferred by his ordination, he was endowed with remarkable powers as an
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SOUTH AFRICAN FOLK-TALES - 44 African Stories for Children

by Anon E. Mouse, Compiled by James A. Honey ...

In this volume you will find forty-four uniquely South African tales. Stories of The Lost Message, The Monkey's Fiddle, The Leopard, The Ram and the Jackal, The Lion the Jackal and the Man, Tink-Tinkje, The Lioness and the Ostrich, Crocodile's Treason, The White Man and Snake, Tortoise Hunting Ostriches, The Judgment Of Baboon, When Lion Could Fly, The Origin Of Death and many more.It is with ... Read more

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In this volume you will find forty-four uniquely South African tales. Stories of The Lost Message, The Monkey's Fiddle, The Leopard, The Ram and the Jackal, The Lion the Jackal and the Man, Tink-Tinkje, The Lioness and the Ostrich, Crocodile's Treason, The White Man and Snake, Tortoise Hunting Ostriches, The Judgment Of Baboon, When Lion Could Fly, The Origin Of Death and many more.It is with
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On the Makaloa Mat

by Jack London, Golden Deer Classics ...

The best Hawaii stories, and among London's best stories overall, including "Shin Bones" and "The Water Baby." ... Read more

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The best Hawaii stories, and among London's best stories overall, including "Shin Bones" and "The Water Baby."
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Jataka Tales

"Tales of India"

by Ellen C. Babbitt ...

TThe Jatakas, or Birth-stories, form one of the sac-red books of the Buddhists and relate to the adventures of the Buddha in his former existences, the best character in any story being identified with the Master. These legends were continually introduced into the religious discourses of the Buddhist teachers to illustrate the doctrines of their faith or to magnify the glory and sanctity of the ... Read more

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TThe Jatakas, or Birth-stories, form one of the sac-red books of the Buddhists and relate to the adventures of the Buddha in his former existences, the best character in any story being identified with the Master. These legends were continually introduced into the religious discourses of the Buddhist teachers to illustrate the doctrines of their faith or to magnify the glory and sanctity of the
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JATAKA TALES - 18 children’s Bhuddist Jataka Tales

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Captivate yourself with the charm of these 18 children’s Jataka Tales. Let their quaint humour and gentle earnestness teach your children the wholesome lessons of life, among them the duty of kindness to animals.The Jataka Tales contain deep truths, and are calculated to impress lessons of great moral beauty to children – so needed in current times. Herein are the tale of the Merchant of Seri, who ... Read more

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Captivate yourself with the charm of these 18 children’s Jataka Tales. Let their quaint humour and gentle earnestness teach your children the wholesome lessons of life, among them the duty of kindness to animals.The Jataka Tales contain deep truths, and are calculated to impress lessons of great moral beauty to children – so needed in current times. Herein are the tale of the Merchant of Seri, who
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More Jataka Tales

by Ellen C. Babbitt ...

In "More Jataka Tales," Ellen C. Babbitt presents a selection of these traditional tales in a format accessible to young readers. The stories feature anthropomorphic animals as the main characters and impart moral lessons and teachings on virtues such as kindness, generosity, and wisdom.Each Jataka tale in the collection offers a glimpse into the past lives of the Buddha and explores various ... Read more

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In "More Jataka Tales," Ellen C. Babbitt presents a selection of these traditional tales in a format accessible to young readers. The stories feature anthropomorphic animals as the main characters and impart moral lessons and teachings on virtues such as kindness, generosity, and wisdom.Each Jataka tale in the collection offers a glimpse into the past lives of the Buddha and explores various
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The Book of Puka-Puka

A Lone Trader in the South Pacific

by Robert Dean Frisbie, Anthony Weller ...

In 1924, Robert Frisbie arrived on the island of Puka-Puka, one of the most remote in the South Pacific, to run a trading post. Within months he had learned the language and become absorbed into the ways of its ancient, indigenous community – fishing, picnicking, swimming, sleeping and falling in love. Fortunately for us he also had a pitch-perfect ear for stories.Before the book is done, we feel ... Read more

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In 1924, Robert Frisbie arrived on the island of Puka-Puka, one of the most remote in the South Pacific, to run a trading post. Within months he had learned the language and become absorbed into the ways of its ancient, indigenous community – fishing, picnicking, swimming, sleeping and falling in love. Fortunately for us he also had a pitch-perfect ear for stories.Before the book is done, we feel
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Specimens of Bushman Folklore

by W. H. I. Bleek L. C. Lloyd ...

A foundational work in the study of Southern Africa's indigenous cultures, this volume offers a rare and detailed record of Bushman oral traditions. Through meticulous interviews with five Bushmen informants, Wilhelm H. I. Bleek and Lucy C. Lloyd preserved eighty-seven myths, legends, and traditional tales, each translated with scholarly care.The collection provides profound insight into the ... Read more

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A foundational work in the study of Southern Africa's indigenous cultures, this volume offers a rare and detailed record of Bushman oral traditions. Through meticulous interviews with five Bushmen informants, Wilhelm H. I. Bleek and Lucy C. Lloyd preserved eighty-seven myths, legends, and traditional tales, each translated with scholarly care.The collection provides profound insight into the
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The Jataka Tales I & II

by Ellen C. Babbitt ...

Series series Unabridged Start Publishing LLC
"Ellen C. Babbitt has collected, and retold, the best thirty-nine of the 547 Jataka Tales. These charming fables originated in India sometime around the fifth century, and have been teaching children valuable lessons ever since." ... Read more

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"Ellen C. Babbitt has collected, and retold, the best thirty-nine of the 547 Jataka Tales. These charming fables originated in India sometime around the fifth century, and have been teaching children valuable lessons ever since."
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