New Mexico Folklore From the Spanish

Aranda, Charles - Collector and Translator

Published by Self-published, New Mexico, 1977

About this Item

25 Pages. First edition. Staple bound booklet form. No defects noted and interior text pages free of marks or stamps. Contents in Three Chapters: Spanish Interpretation of Dreams, Witchcraft and Spells, and Spanish Beliefs. In Chapter One the Spanish name of the dream is given in alphabetical order Abadia (Abbey) to Zorra (Fox). The description of the dream is given in Spanish and English. In Chapter Two name of the Witchcraft or Spell is given first in Spanish and then in English and the translation is about a paragraph long, Chapter Three Spanish Beliefs or Creencias . These were certain beliefs of the Spanish speaking people. The Creencias about things such as marriages, deaths, weather, dreams, etc. The Spanish version is given first followed by the English translation. Example is if you open an umbrella inside a home some in that family is sure to die. The author was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico, November 4, 1931. He served in Korea during the war and after his return, he' attended Highlands University and earned a Master's Degree, then went on to teach school at Santa Cruz High School, Espanola High School, Pojoaque High School, and Jemez Elementary School. Seller Inventory # 17930

Bibliographic Details

Title: New Mexico Folklore From the Spanish

Publisher: Self-published, New Mexico

Publication Date: 1977

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Very Good

Edition: First Edition