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Legends and Myths of the Aboriginal Indian of British Guiana

Legends and Myths of the Aboriginal Indian of British Guiana

Brett, William Henry

Hardcover

Anthropology20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1161388494
ISBN13: 9781161388497
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 216
Weight: 1.75
Height: 0.56 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Legends and Myths of the Aboriginal Indian of British Guiana is a book written by William Henry Brett that explores the rich cultural heritage of the indigenous people of British Guiana. The book is a collection of myths, legends, and folktales that have been passed down through generations of the Aboriginal Indian community.The stories in the book cover a wide range of topics, from creation myths and tales of the gods to stories of heroes and legendary figures. Many of the stories are accompanied by detailed illustrations that help to bring the characters and settings to life.Throughout the book, Brett provides context and commentary on the stories, explaining their significance within the Aboriginal Indian culture and offering insights into the beliefs and values of the people who created them. He also includes information on the history and customs of the Aboriginal Indian community, as well as their interactions with other cultures in the region.Overall, Legends and Myths of the Aboriginal Indian of British Guiana is a fascinating and informative book that offers a unique glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of one of South America's most ancient and vibrant indigenous communities.The chief object of this work has been to preserve, and to give at one view, the more serious traditions - religious, mythological and historical - of the four aboriginal races who live nearest the shores of Guiana. Contents: legends of the Arawaks; legends of the Waraus; legends of the Carib; legends of the Acawoios; fanciful legends. Illustrated.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.

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