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Intrepid young women and men, foolish and wise animals, the antics of tricksters-all these and more are included in this wonderful, witty retelling of folk stories and legends from regions as far apart as China and Latin America. This collection of ten stories will delight readers of all ages. The book is profusely illustrated by one of India's most gifted illustrators.
Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura, The Seven Sisters, as they are called, constitute the North-East, the chief tribal region of India. From flora and fauna to food, dance, language and festivals-each of these states boasts of its distinct tradition and folklore. Yet, there is an underlying cultural closeness which binds them. This bunch of stories gives a glimpse of some of the beliefs and legends of the land which ...