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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

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ISBN10: 1162605219
ISBN13: 9781162605210
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 216
Weight: 1.09
Height: 0.46 Width: 8.25 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 traditional stories, legends, and myths of the indigenous people of British Guiana, a former British colony in South America. The book is a collection of tales that have been passed down through generations of the aboriginal Indian tribes, including the Arawaks, Warraus, Caribs, and Wapisianas. The stories cover a wide range of topics such as creation myths, origin stories of various tribes, tales of heroes and heroines, and explanations of natural phenomena. Brett's book provides a unique insight into the cultural traditions and beliefs of the indigenous people of British Guiana. The author, who was a colonial administrator in the region, collected these stories from the aboriginal Indian tribes and translated them into English. The book also includes detailed notes and explanations of the cultural and historical context of the stories, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the anthropology and folklore of the region. Overall, Legends and Myths of the Aboriginal Indian of British Guiana is a fascinating and informative read that sheds light on the rich cultural heritage of the indigenous people of British Guiana.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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