Harold Courlander (1908–1996)

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Harold Courlander (1914-1996) wrote many well-regarded books about the traditions, lore, and oral literature of various peoples in Africa. His works include The Fourth World of the Hopis, Tales of the Yoruba Gods and Heroes, The African, and The Son of the Leopard

Omfatter også følgende navne: H. Courlander, Courlander Harold, Harold Courlander, narrator Harold Courlander, compiler Harold COURLANDER, Harold Courlander for The United Nations Women's G

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Kanonisk navn: Courlander, Harold
Fødselsdato: 1908-09-18
Dødsdag: 1996-03-15
Køn: male
Nationalitet: USA
Fødested: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Dødssted: Bethesda, Maryland, USA
Dødsårsag: emphysema
Bopæl: Bethesda, Maryland, USA
Uddannelse: University of Michigan (BA|1931)
Columbia University
Erhverv: novelist
folklorist
anthropologist
editor
Organisationer: Ethnic Folkways Library
Office of War Information
Voice of America
Priser og hædersbevisninger: Guggenheim Fellowship
Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal Nomination (1979)
American Library Association Best Books for Young Adults (1969)
Newberry Honor Medal (1948)

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The Cow-Tail Switch: And Other West African Stories af Harold Courlander

A collection of West African folk tales about men and animals, kings, warriors, and farmers
First published in 1947, it was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1948.

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The Fourth World of the Hopis: The Epic Story of the… af Harold Courlander

Great book to read about the common legends and history of the Hopi Indians

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The Cow-Tail Switch: And Other West African Stories af Harold Courlander

Western African Folktales.

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The Cow-Tail Switch: And Other West African Stories af Harold Courlander

This is a photocopy of the book. The Cow-Tail Switch, and Other West African Stories by Harold Courlander is a collection of West African folk tales about men and animals, kings, warriors, and farmers. First published in 1947, it was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1948.

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