Ten folk tales, three fables, and several short sayings from old Russia that are still popular today.
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Seller: 100POCKETS, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Andrew Antal (Illustrator) (illustrator). 1st Edition. EX/SCHOOL LIB. Text/NEW & Bright w/sealed, short closed tears to lower edges of pgs 51 -57. 1970 First Edition, First Thus. Illustrated boards/VG; strong & sound w/light surface wear. Russian traditional tales & sayings. Assembled by Russian-American Lee Wyndham (1912 - 1978), inspired from childhood recollections & supported by literary research. 95 pgs, 10 folk tales, 3 fables, and popular short sayings from old Russia: 1, How the Sons Filled the Hut; 2, How Grigori Petrovitch Divided the Geese; 3, The Golden Mountain; 4, Tsar Peter the Great & the Peasant; 5, Hatchet Kasha; 6, The Woodcutter & the Water Demon; 7, The Ungrateful Children; 8, The Just Reward; 9, Once There Was & Once There Was Not; 10, Three Fables (The wolf & the cat, The little chest & The elephant at court); 11, Baba Yaga; and 12, In Russia the People Say (short sayings based on long experience), followed by Sources & Credits. Fine copy despite flaws. Seller Inventory # 020845
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Antal, Andrew (illustrator). Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 53588705-6
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Antal, Andrew (illustrator). Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 38427839-75