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Author Rich, Edwin Gile, 1879-1939, author

Title Why-so stories ; of birds and beasts from folklore and legend / by Edwin Gile Rich ; with line illustrations by Charles Copeland
Published London ; Sydney : George G. Harrap, 1919
London : George G. Harrap, 1932
[1932?]

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 ADPML SPCHL  819 Rich Edw/Wss  LIB USE ONLY
Description 124 pages : illustrations, ; 19 cm
Notes âÂÂIn retelling and adapting these birds and animal legends, an attempt has been made to retain, as far as possible, the essentials of the folk-tale, the humour and point of the original. It has been necessary in many instances to readapt to a considerable extent, but the essentials have in every case been preserved. While this collection of âÂÂWhy-Soâ Stories obviously forms but a fraction of such legends in folk-lore, it has been presented in the hope that children will find enjoyment in learning what their friends â the birds and the beasts â meant and mean to the peoples of many lands. E. G. R.â -- Preface
First published 1919 by George G. Harpar. Reprinted in the present Series 1932
Subject Animals -- Folklore -- Juvenile fiction.
Animals -- Juvenile literature -- Folklore.
Birds -- Folklore -- Juvenile literature.
Birds -- Juvenile literature -- Folklore.
Genre/Form Fiction.
Author Copeland, Charles, illustrator