Aboriginal Stories of Australia (Aboriginal library) - Softcover

Reed, A.W

 
9781876334178: Aboriginal Stories of Australia (Aboriginal library)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1876334177 ISBN 13: 9781876334178
Publisher: Reed New Holland, 2024

Synopsis

An enthralling collection of Aboriginal traditional talesAboriginal Stories of Australia is an enthralling collection of traditional tales that date back to the beginning of time. Learn how Yhi the sun goddess introduced life to the world, why the emu cannot fly and how the kangaroo got its tail. Packed with myths and legends about creation, these stories retell how people and animals were made as well as how the moon and stars came to hang about us.

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About the Author

Alexander Wyclif Reed, also known as Clif Reed and A. W. Reed, (7 March 1908 – 19 October 1979) was aprolific New Zealand publisher and author. With his uncle Alfred he established the publishing firm A. H. & A. W. Reed. As an author he was known most commonly as A. W. Reed. Reed wrote many books on topics such as myths, language and place names of both Māoriand Australian Aboriginal cultures.

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Publisher
Reed New Holland
Publication date
2024
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1876334177
ISBN 13 
9781876334178
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
152

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