Zena, the Little Orphan Girl
Zena, the Little Orphan Girl

Author: Theodore Ouedraogo

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2012-07-31

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 147714949X

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Zena, a little girl, loses her mother. Her father remarries a woman named Wildy, who gives birth to a baby girl, Sally. The woman, who is supposed to be a good mom to the two children, mistreats Zena while admiring Sally. One day, the woman sends Zena to wash a dish in the Mississippi River. There, Providence rewards Zena for bravely bearing her misfortunes, fi lling her with wealth. Jealous, Wildy sends her own daughter to wash a dish in the river. Providence also rewards Sally but with great torment. The lesson of the tale is that we should not treat our children differently. All children deserve our attention and love.

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Publication

Author: Frank Bigelow Tarbell

Publisher:

Published: 1912

Total Pages: 574

ISBN-13:

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The Koryak
The Koryak

Author: Waldemar Jochelson

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2016-04-26

Total Pages: 886

ISBN-13: 3942883872

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Since the 18th century, researchers and scientists have traveled the peninsula of Kamchatka in the Russian Far East. Many of them were of German origin and had been commissioned by the Russian government to perform specific tasks. Their exhaustive descriptions and detailed reports are still considered some of the most valuable documents on the ethnography of the indigenous peoples of that part of the world. These works inform us about living conditions and particular ways of natural resource use at various times, and provide us with valuable background information for current assessment. As the first profound anthropological descriptions of that region, the publications of the Jesup North Pacific Expedition, undertaken in the first years of the 20th century, marked the beginning of a new era of research in Russia. They represented a shift of the already existing transnational research networks toward North America. Jochelson’s work The Koryak was an important milestone for Russian and North American anthropology that provides to this day a unique contribution to thoroughly understanding the cultures of the North Pacific rim.

The Folk-Tales of The Magyars
The Folk-Tales of The Magyars

Author: Erdélyi, Kriza, Pap, Jones

Publisher: Namaskar Book

Published: 2024-02-02

Total Pages: 474

ISBN-13: 2023122104

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Explore the rich tapestry of Magyar mythology with Erdélyi, Kriza, Pap, Jones, and Kropf in The Folk-Tales of the Magyars, a collection of enchanting folk tales. The Folk-Tales of the Magyars by Erdélyi, Kriza, Pap, Jones, and Kropf: Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Magyar folklore with The Folk-Tales of the Magyars. This collection, curated by Erdélyi, Kriza, Pap, Jones, and Kropf, transports readers to a world of enchanting myths and legends. Each tale weaves a narrative tapestry that captures the essence of Magyar culture and the timeless art of storytelling. Why This Book? The Folk-Tales of the Magyars presents a treasure trove of captivating stories that offer insights into the cultural heritage of the Magyar people. These folk tales, passed down through generations, provide a window into the collective imagination and traditions of a vibrant and storied community. Erdélyi, Kriza, Pap, Jones, and Kropf, the custodians of Magyar folklore, invite readers on a journey through time and tradition with The Folk-Tales of the Magyars. Their collaborative effort preserves the magic and wisdom embedded in these timeless stories.

Pretty Good for a Girl
Pretty Good for a Girl

Author: Murphy Hicks Henry

Publisher: University of Illinois Press

Published: 2013-05-01

Total Pages: 530

ISBN-13: 025209588X

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The first book devoted entirely to women in bluegrass, Pretty Good for a Girl documents the lives of more than seventy women whose vibrant contributions to the development of bluegrass have been, for the most part, overlooked. Accessibly written and organized by decade, the book begins with Sally Ann Forrester, who played accordion and sang with Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys from 1943 to 1946, and continues into the present with artists such as Alison Krauss, Rhonda Vincent, and the Dixie Chicks. Drawing from extensive interviews, well-known banjoist Murphy Hicks Henry gives voice to women performers and innovators throughout bluegrass's history, including such pioneers as Bessie Lee Mauldin, Wilma Lee Cooper, and Roni and Donna Stoneman; family bands including the Lewises, Whites, and McLains; and later pathbreaking performers such as the Buffalo Gals and other all-girl bands, Laurie Lewis, Lynn Morris, Missy Raines, and many others.