Salmonson, Jessica Amanda: MYSTIC WOMEN: Their Ancient Tales and Legends, Recounted by a Woman Inmate of the Calcutta Insane Asylum, with Notes and Commentaries by Jessica Amanda Salmonson. Seattle: Street of Crocodiles, 1991. First Edition, Fine wraps. Frontispiece. Eleven weird fantasies, limited to 100 copies. Extensive notes at end about sources for each tale. The tales are: "Gargi, the Sphinx" "Maitreyi and Katyani" "Vasavadatta, the Courtesan" "The Mango Lady" "The Courtesan Who Worked a Miracle" "The Lay Nun Who Gave of Herself" "The Reborn Divinities" "Rayamati, the Savioress" "The Circumvention of Fate" "Bhadra and the Mendicant" and "Kisagautami, the Celebrated Nun." Extensive notes on the origins and inspirations for each story. Signed by Jessica. Seller Inventory # 1804

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title: MYSTIC WOMEN: Their Ancient Tales and ...

Publisher: Street of Crocodiles, Seattle

Publication Date: 1991

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: As New

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: First edition.

Store Description

Granny Artemis is two older women selling off our lifetime collection bit by bit. Jessica has been collecting and selling books for decades, with a focus on Victorian adventure and fantasy.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

Granny Artemis Antiquarian Books
WA, U.S.A.

Terms of Sale:

We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described
on the Abebooks web sites. If you're dissatisfied with your
purchase (Incorrect Book/Not as Described/Damaged) or if
the order hasn't arrived, you're eligible for a refund
within 30 days of the estimated delivery date. If you've
changed your mind about a book that you've ordered, please
use the Ask bookseller a question link to contact us and
we'll respond within 2 business days.

Shipping Terms:

Orders usually ship within 2 business days. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.

For multiple orders, if you pay more than the actual package costs to ship, we will refund the difference less $1 handling per book.

Payment Methods
accepted by seller

Add to Wants