Folk-Tales Of Andros Island, Bahamas

By Elsie Clews Parsons, Elsie Clews Parson, Elsie Worthington Clews Parsons

Book Overview

""Folk-Tales Of Andros Island, Bahamas"" is a collection of traditional stories and legends from the Caribbean island of Andros, as recorded by American anthropologist Elsie Clews Parsons in the early 20th century. The book contains over 50 tales, including myths, fables, and ghost stories, passed down through generations of Bahamian storytellers. The stories cover a range of themes and topics, from the creation of the world to encounters with supernatural beings, and offer insights into the cultural beliefs and values of the island's people. Parsons' detailed introduction provides historical and cultural context for the tales, and her notes and annotations offer further explanations and interpretations. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Caribbean folklore, anthropology, or cultural studies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430488220
• ISBN13: 9781430488224
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"