Isbn: 9780688095826 - lightning inside you: and other native american riddles (21 risultati)

Hardback. Condizione: 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 (illustratore).…

Hardback. Condizione: 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 (illustratore).…

Condizione: 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 (illustratore). …

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

Hardback. Condizione: 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 (illustratore).…

Hardback. Condizione: 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 (illustratore).…

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority. Brierley, Louise (illustratore).

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority. Brierley, Louise (illustratore).

Hardcover. Condizione: Used Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. Dust Jacket is wrapped in mylar Brodart covering, which is removable. Light wear to cover, slightly bumped corners, pages clean and unmarked. There is a previous owner's name on the inside. Some pages have light foxing (tan spots or browning). Firefly sells new and used books through our store front. We try to add a detailed description to as many titles as possible. If you have questions regarding this title, please contact us. Photos available on request. Brierley, Louise (illustratore).…

Hardcover. Condizione: 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 (illustratore).

Condizione: New. Brierley, Louise (illustratore).

Hard Cover. Condizione: Good+. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good+. First Edition. Standard used reading condition or better. Brierley, Louise (illustratore). Used Book.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 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 (illustratore).

Condizione: 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.…

Hard Cover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. First Edition. 104pp Illus ".and other Native American Riddles.". Brierley, Louise (illustratore).

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. Illustrated by Louise Brierley. First printing. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Brierley, Louise (illustratore).

Hardcover. dj. 1st ed. 1st ptg., 8vo cloth-backed boards. Illustrated in shades of gray by Louise Brierley. Fine in fine, unclipped dj, no previous owner's marks. Brierley, Louise (illustratore).

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. 1st Edition. 8 vo, Tan paper over boards, dark brown cloth spine. Endpapers turquoise, bright. Wrap around full color jacket also in like New condition. Collectible copy. Louise Brierley (illustratore).

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Hardback. Condizione: Very Good Plus. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good Plus. Hardback. Clean & tight. No inscriptions. Jacket is not torn. Jacket is now under clear removable covers. Dispatched with TRACKING next working day or sooner securely boxed in cardboard. ref L6. Lightning Inside You. And Other Native American Riddles by John Bierhorst. Published in 1992 by Morrow, USA. Louise Brierley (illustratore).…

hardcover. Condizione: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title. Brierley, Louise (illustratore).