Stories from the Marshall Islands

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Stories from the Marshall Islands
By:"Jack A. Tobin"
Published on 2002-01 by University of Hawaii Press

Ninety folktales and stories of historical events, collected and translated into English during the third quarter of the twentieth century, including tales of origins, humanlike animals, ogres, and sprites. Includes many that are presented in the original language and amplified by extensive commentary.

This Book was ranked 20 by Google Books for keyword story.




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