Retells a Zuni myth in which a young boy and his sister gain the wisdom that makes them leaders of their people through the intercession of a dragonfly.
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Retells a Zuni myth in which a young boy and his sister gain the wisdom that makes them leaders of their people through the intercession of a dragonfly.
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Illustrated by Laszlo Kubinyi. Good in Very Good dust jacket. 0060223111. First edition. Ex-library copy with typical markings, else good in a very good (lower corner of front flap is clipped) dust jacket that has no library markings.
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Kuninyi, Laszlo. Fine in Very Good jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. A long time ago, before the white men came to America, the Zuni people, then known as the A'shiwi, experienced a terrible drought. Their crops were ruined and the tribe was forced to abandon their village of Ha'wi-k'uh and accept charity from the neighboring Hopis. This compelling myth tells of the lessons that the Zunis learned from that experience. When they abandoned their village, the Zunis left behind a boy and his sister. The little girl was lonely and afraid, so the boy made a dragonfly from cornstalks to amuse her. The dragonfly came to life and asked the Council of the Gods to bless the children. And the boy and his sister were made wise so they could become leaders of their people. This beautifully written story, part of the mythology of the Zuni people, tells of pride and faith and great courage. Text appears to be unread. Foot of the dust jacket spine has an area of missing material where it appears that a sticker may have been removed. Nonetheless a very attractive copy of this volume which is increasingly difficult to find in collectible condition.
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New York. 1972. November 1972. Harper & Row. 1st American Edition. Very Good in Reinforced Library Binding & Price-Clipped Dustjacket With A Very Small Piece Missing From The Bottom Back. 0060223111. Illustrated by Laszlo Kubinyi. 86 pages. hardcover. Jacket art by Laszlo Kubinyi. keywords: Children's Books American Indian. FROM THE PUBLISHER-A long time ago, before the white men came to America, the Zuni people, then known as the A'shiwi, experienced a terrible drought. Their crops were ruined and the tribe was forced to abandon their village of Ha'wi-k'uh and accept charity from the neighboring Hopis. This compelling myth tells of the lessons that the Zunis learned from that experience. When they abandoned their village, the Zunis left behind a boy and his sis-ter. The little girl was lonely and afraid, so the boy made a dragonfly from cornstalks to amuse her. The dragonfly came to life and asked the Council of the Gods to bless the children. And the boy and his sister were made wise so they could become leaders of their people. This beautifully written story, part of the mythology of the Zuni people, tells of pride and faith and great courage. Laszlo Kubinyi's detailed illustrations capture the spirit and feeling of the story. inventory #2783.
