Author |
Eells, Elsie Spicer, 1880-1963 |
Illustrator |
Brock, Emma L. (Emma Lillian), 1886-1974 |
Title |
The Islands of Magic: Legends, Folk and Fairy Tales from the Azores
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Contents |
Princess Bluegreen of the seven cities -- The islands of flowers -- Why dogs sniff -- Longstaff, Pinepuller and Rockheaver -- The table, the sifter and the pinchers -- Linda Branca and her mask -- Fresh figs -- Peter-of-the-pigs -- The princess who lost her rings -- The master of magic -- St. Anthony's godchild -- Trouble when one's young -- The little maid who was wise -- Manoel Littlebean -- The necklace of pearls -- The daughter of the king of Naples -- Maria-of-the-forest -- The seven enchanted princes -- The listening king -- José the Beast Slayer -- The princess of the lost island -- Why the Alvéloa bird received a blessing -- Why the Codorniz bird received a curse -- Outside the door like the mother of St. Peter -- Why the owl flies at night -- The laborer and his master -- 'Tis faith which saves -- St. Brendan's island -- The silent cavalier -- The enchanted palace -- The friend of the Devil -- The miller's cloak -- The magic mouthful -- The messengers.
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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Subject |
Folklore -- Azores
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Subject |
Fairy tales -- Azores
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
34431 |
Release Date |
Sep 28, 2011 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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