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A collection of nineteen folk stories from the Fon people of Benin, about orphans and twins with magical associations, spirits, animals, royalty, and farmers.
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As the former kingdom of Duhomey, Benin was a base for the slave trade of the 17th century. With 20 tales from the Republic of Benin, this is a look at the beliefs of the Fon, a West African people. They cover Yogbo the Glutton, greedy tricksters, and orphan and twin children.
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Why Goats Smell Bad and Other Stories from Benin
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Why Goats Smell Bad and Other Stories from Benin
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Arroyo, Imna (illustrator). Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0208024697I4N10
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Why Goats Smell Bad and Other Stories from Benin
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Arroyo, Imna (illustrator). May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0208024697I4N00
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Why Goats Smell Bad and Other Stories from Benin
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Condition: good. Arroyo, Imna (illustrator). Sun-fading on the cover. A former library book with all the expected stamps, stickers and markings. Some shelf, storage or usage wear present. The binding is tight and all pages are present. The dustjacket is covered in protective plastic. The pages appear unmarked. Light staining on the page edges. Pictures available upon request. Individually inspected by Shay. Thanks for supporting an independent bookseller! Seller Inventory # FBV.0208024697.G
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Why Goats Smell Bad and Other Stories from Benin
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Why Goats Smell Bad and Other Stories from Benin.
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Linnet Books, North Haven, 1998
ISBN 10: 0208024697
ISBN 13: 9780208024695
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Seller: Grendel Books, ABAA/ILAB, Springfield, MA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Arroyo, Imna (illustrator). Fine Woodcut illustrations by Imna Arroyo. First edition. Fine jacket. Seller Inventory # 10320
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Why Goats Smell Bad and Other Stories from Benin.
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Linnet Books,, North Haven:, 1998
ISBN 10: 0208024697
ISBN 13: 9780208024695
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Seller: Grendel Books, ABAA/ILAB, Springfield, MA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket Woodcut illustrations by Imna Arroyo. First edition. INSCRIBED by the translator to a previous owner. About fine in like dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 109241
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Why Goats Smell Bad and Other Stories from Benin
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Arroyo, Imna (illustrator). New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # 68L63_52_0208024697
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Why Goats Smell Bad and Other Stories from Benin
Published by
Linnet Books, North Haven, Connecticut, 1998
ISBN 10: 0208024697
ISBN 13: 9780208024695
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Seller: Mainly Books, Silverdale, PA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Arroyo, Imna (illustrator). 1st Edition. Hardcover with dustjacket, inscribed and signed by both the translator/author and the illustrator, book looks new, no remarkable flaws, jacket is also in great shape with mild rubbing to the glossy surface and no other flaws, a professional (removable) mylar cover is included, "Twenty tales from the Republic of Benin give a first-hand look at the life beliefs of the Fon, a West African people," accompanied with woodcuts; inches; 138 pages; Signed by Author. Seller Inventory # 056343
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Why Goats Smell Bad and Other Stories from Benin
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Hardcover. Condition: New. Arroyo, Imna (illustrator). In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Seller Inventory # Q-0208024697