African Myths & Legends

ISBN-10
0716626055
ISBN-13
9780716626053
Category
Africa, Sub-Saharan
Pages
64
Language
English
Published
2002
Publisher
World Book Incorporated
Author
Philip Ardagh

Description

A collection of traditional tales from Africa, reflecting the cultures and religions from which the stories come.

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