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  • Folk Stories from Southern Nigeria, West Africa

    Forty Tales from the Cross River

    by Elphinstone Dayrell ...
    Series series Myths & Legends
    Complete and unabridged, with 60 full-page plates by Théodore Géricault, Petrus Christus and Thomas Weaver. Forty tales from the Ekoi and neighbouring peoples of the Cross River: why the sun and moon live in the sky, the tortoise's cunning, the leopard's revenge, the woman who married a spirit. Elphinstone Dayrell was a district commissioner in southern Nigeria and set the tales down as he heard ... Read more

    $4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Folk Stories from Southern Nigeria, West Africa

    by Elphinstone Dayrell ...
    The book includes a wide array of stories, ranging from myths and legends to fables and moral tales. These stories often feature anthropomorphic animals, supernatural beings, and human characters who navigate challenges and adventures. Through these narratives, the book captures the rich oral traditions and cultural heritage of the region, offering readers a glimpse into the values, beliefs, and ... Read more

    $0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Collected Works of Andrew Lang

    PergamonMedia

    by Andrew Lang, Gérard de Nerval, Elphinstone Dayrell, Charles Perrault, Walter Scott ...
    Series series
    This comprehensive eBook presents significant works of this famous and brilliant writer in one ebook - estimated 30270 pages easy-to-read and easy-to-navigate: • The Blue Fairy Book • The Arabian Nights Entertainments • Highways and Byways in The Border and John Lang • Myth, Ritual and Religion • The Yellow Fairy Book • The Violet Fairy Book • The Pink Fairy Book • The ic Hymns • The Brown Fairy ... Read more

    $0.99 USD

  • Folk Stories from Southern Nigeria

    by Elphinstone Dayrell ...
    Folk Stories from Southern Nigeria is a book published in 1910. The book contains forty folk stories and fairy tales from Southern Nigeria. The stories were collected by Elphinstone Dayrell, then the District Commissioner of the region. The book has an introduction by Andrew Lang, famous for his series of fairy books. ... Read more

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  • Folk Stories from Southern Nigeria

    by Elphinstone Dayrell ...
    Folk Stories from Southern NigeriaBy Elphinstone Dayrell, Introduction by Andrew Lang."Folk Stories from Southern Nigeria is a book by Elphinstone Dayrell, introduction by Andrew Lang, published in 1910.The book contains forty folk stories and fairy tales from Southern Nigeria which were collected by Elphinstone Dayrell, then the District Commissioner of the region."Many years ago a book on the ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • Folk Stories from SouThern Nigeria, West Africa

    by Elphinstone Dayrell ...
    The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient Books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy, science, Religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts, in addition to Secret and esoteric subjects, such as: occult, freemasonry, alchemy, hermetic, ... Read more

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  • Folk Stories From Southern Nigeria

    by Elphinstone Dayrell ...
    MANY years ago a book on the Folk-Tales of the Eskimo was published, and the editor of The Academy (Dr. Appleton) told one of his minions to send it to me for revision. By mischance it was sent to an eminent expert in Political Economy, who, never suspecting any error, took the book for the text of an interesting essay on the economics of "the blameless Hyperboreans."Mr. Dayrell's "Folk Stories ... Read more

    $0.99 USD

  • Folk Stories from Southern Nigeria, West Africa

    Enriched edition. Exploring the Magic and Wisdom of West African Folklore

    by Elphinstone Dayrell, Kevin Nicholls ...
    Elphinstone Dayrell's "Folk Stories from Southern Nigeria, West Africa" presents a rich tapestry of oral traditions, interwoven with the cultural nuances of the region. This collection, characterized by its engaging narrative style and vivid imagery, showcases stories that have been passed down through generations, illuminating the values and beliefs of the communities they originate from. The ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Folk Stories from Southern Nigeria, West Africa (Unabridged)

    by Elphinstone Dayrell ...
    Narrated by David Adamson, Maggie Romero, Jimmy Chen ...

    Unabridged

    4 hours 36 min

    Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of Southern Nigerian folklore with "Folk Stories from Southern Nigeria, West Africa." This captivating collection, meticulously compiled by Elphinstone Dayrell, transports you to a realm where animals talk, spirits roam, and the boundaries between reality and imagination blur. From the cunning tortoise to the wise old spider, these tales offer a glimpse ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

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    Ikom Folk Stories from Southern Nigeria (Unabridged)

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    by Elphinstone Dayrell ...
    Narrated by Joe Martines, Rita Ayala, James Hanley, Vivian Walker ...

    Unabridged

    5 hours 50 min

    Elphinstone Daryell [1869-1917] was a British colonial administrator in southern Nigeria who had an interest in anthropology and folklore. This book contains 34 folktales that he collected in the Ikom district of Cross River State in southern Nigeria. You will find some nature stories here ("How the River Came into Existence," "Why the Mist Rises from the Water," etc.), animal stories ("The ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

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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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  • Australian Legendary Tales

    by Parker, K. Langloh ...
    "Australian Legendary Tales" by K. Langloh Parker is a treasure trove of indigenous stories from the Australian Aboriginal people. Parker, who lived closely with the Euahlayi tribe, meticulously compiled and recorded these tales, providing readers a window into the rich and vibrant oral traditions of Australia's native inhabitants. The stories cover a broad spectrum, from creation myths to tales ... Read more

    $0.99 USD