The enchanted orchard, and other folktales of Central America. Selected and adapted by Dorothy Sharp Carter. Illustrated by W. T. Mars.
- Title
- The enchanted orchard, and other folktales of Central America. Selected and adapted by Dorothy Sharp Carter. Illustrated by W. T. Mars.
- Published by
- Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, [c1973]
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- Description
- 126 p. illus.
- Subject
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- CONTENTS.-The enchanted orchard.--The warrior who shot arrows at a star.--The boy with the hand of fire.--Nandayure and his magic rod.--The treasure of Nosara.--The lagoon of Masaya.--How the moon came to be.--The beginning of maize.--The first flute.--The creation of man.--The tricks of Hunahpú and Ixbalanqué.--The message.--The revenge.--The mission ended.--The wagers.--Tío rabbit and the barrel.--The Sisimiqui.--The cegua.--The drowned mine of Santa Ana.--An ancient curse.--How the devil constructed a church.--The purchased miracle.
- Author
- Carter, Dorothy Sharp.
- Title
- The enchanted orchard, and other folktales of Central America. Selected and adapted by Dorothy Sharp Carter. Illustrated by W. T. Mars.
- Imprint
- Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, [c1973]
- Edition
- [1st ed.]
- Added author
- Mars, W. T. (Witold T.), ill.
- LCCN
- 78187856
- ISBN
- 0152259554
- Branch call number
- J 398.2 C