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The enchanted orchard, and other folktales of Central America. Selected and adapted by Dorothy Sharp Carter. Illustrated by W. T. Mars.

Title
The enchanted orchard, and other folktales of Central America. Selected and adapted by Dorothy Sharp Carter. Illustrated by W. T. Mars.
Author
Carter, Dorothy Sharp.
Publication
Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, [c1973]

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Additional Authors
Mars, W. T. (Witold T.)
Description
126 p. illus.
Subject
  • Indians of Central America > Folklore
  • Folklore > Central America
Note
  • CONTENTS.-The enchanted orchard.--The warrior who shot arrows at a star.--The boy with the hand of fire.--Nandayure and his magic rod.--The treasure of Nosara.--The lagoon of Masaya.--How the moon came to be.--The beginning of maize.--The first flute.--The creation of man.--The tricks of Hunahpú and Ixbalanqué.--The message.--The revenge.--The mission ended.--The wagers.--Tío rabbit and the barrel.--The Sisimiqui.--The cegua.--The drowned mine of Santa Ana.--An ancient curse.--How the devil constructed a church.--The purchased miracle.
ISBN
0152259554
LCCN
78187856
Author
Carter, Dorothy Sharp.
Title
The enchanted orchard, and other folktales of Central America. Selected and adapted by Dorothy Sharp Carter. Illustrated by W. T. Mars.
Imprint
Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, [c1973]
Edition
[1st ed.]
Added Author
Mars, W. T. (Witold T.), ill.
Branch Call Number
J 398.2 C
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