TALES OF THE WESTERN WORLD/ FOLK TALES OF THE AMERICACS
by collected by RUTH ELGIN SUDDETH and CONSTANCE GAY MORENUS
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Austin, Texas, United States
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About This Item
Discover Enchantment with "Tales of the Western World/Folk Tales of the Americas"
The adventure within is beautifully amplified by the book's exquisite design elements, including enchanting illustrated endpapers and a sequence of compelling illustrations that vividly bring the tales to life. Each image, carefully chosen to complement the narrative, transforms reading into a visually stunning experience. Dive into the rich tapestry of the Western Hemisphere with "Tales of the Western World/Folk Tales of the Americas," a meticulously collected treasure by Ruth Elgin Suddeth and Constance Gay Morenus. This juvenile hardback edition is not only a gateway to the enchanting world of folk tales but also a piece of artistry, bound in elegant grey cloth boards adorned with red titles. Inside, the magic continues with illustrated endpapers and a series of captivating illustrations that bring each story to life.
The visual journey within this book is equally captivating, with 12 half-title illustrations and 12 full-page lithographs in red, gold, and brown. These masterpieces are the work of the renowned Warren Hunter, a Texan artist whose love for the rural scenes of Texas shines through in his art. A painter, muralist, graphic artist, illustrator, and teacher, Hunter's contributions elevate this collection to a work of both literary and artistic significance.
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CONDITION: Good.
Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket
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- Bookseller
- Libra Internet Bookstore (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- LZ2024031020749PZ
- Title
- TALES OF THE WESTERN WORLD/ FOLK TALES OF THE AMERICACS
- Author
- collected by RUTH ELGIN SUDDETH and CONSTANCE GAY MORENUS
- Illustrator
- WARREN HUNTER
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- THE STECK COMPANY PUBLISHERS
- Place of Publication
- AUSTIN, TEXAS
- Date Published
- 1953
- Pages
- 281
- Size
- 9" x 8.5" x1.1"
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Western stories, Folk tales, children books
- Bookseller catalogs
- Western, Folk Tales, Children books, History for kids,;
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