Isbn: 9780688095826 - lightning inside you (6 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. Threads of seven colors are stretched on the great prairie.What is it? It runs through the valleys clapping its hands.Rainbow and butterfly are the answers to these two Native American riddles, typically drawn from the world of nature.Long hidden from view, the American Indian riddling tradition is revealed in all its variety in this carefully researched collection -- the first of its kind -- presenting 140 riddles translated from twenty different languages, including Aztec, Comanche, Maya, Onondaga, Pawnee, and Quechua.Here are examples of courtship riddling, hunter's riddling, dream-guessing, life-or-death riddling, and story riddling. In his introductory essay, editor John Bierhorst shows how such games are linked to the life and customs of the people who originated them. He also offers pointers to help non-Indian guessers come up with the right answers.With sweeping strokes and deft touches of humor, Louise Brierley's illustrations capture the spirit of mystery and inventiveness characteristic of this most unusual, most unexpected of Native American traditions. Brierley, Louise (illustrator).…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Threads of seven colors are stretched on the great prairie.What is it? It runs through the valleys clapping its hands.Rainbow and butterfly are the answers to these two Native American riddles, typically drawn from the world of nature.Long hidden from view, the American Indian riddling tradition is revealed in all its variety in this carefully researched collection -- the first of its kind -- presenting 140 riddles translated from twenty different languages, including Aztec, Comanche, Maya, Onondaga, Pawnee, and Quechua.Here are examples of courtship riddling, hunter's riddling, dream-guessing, life-or-death riddling, and story riddling. In his introductory essay, editor John Bierhorst shows how such games are linked to the life and customs of the people who originated them. He also offers pointers to help non-Indian guessers come up with the right answers.With sweeping strokes and deft touches of humor, Louise Brierley's illustrations capture the spirit of mystery and inventiveness characteristic of this most unusual, most unexpected of Native American traditions. Brierley, Louise (illustrator).…

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Brierley, Louise (illustrator). …

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Brierley, Louise (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Condition Notes: Clean, unmarked copy with some edge wear. Good binding. Dust jacket included if issued with one. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders. Brierley, Louise (illustrator).

Zustand: FINE. First printing. A collection of 140 Native American riddles translated from 20 different languages, edited and with an introduction by John Bierhorst. Illustrated with black and white drawings by Louise Brierley. Includes a list of who the riddlers are and sources. 106 pp. Fine in fine dust jacket.…