Tales from Within the Clouds. Nakhi Stories of China.
Honolulu. University of Hawai'i Press. 1997. First Edition. Stock ID #177195 "South of the clouds, in the land of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, dwell the descendants of a once pastoral people, the Nakhi. In ancient times, family names were passed from mother to child, there were no marriages, and women alone raised children... Today there are still Nakhi who follow these traditions, and Nakhi folktales reflect these beliefs. In the legends presented here we are introduced to a fantastic cast of characters: plants, insects, animals - all of them female!" Publisher's description. Suitable for senior primary and secondary and beyond. When referring to this item please quote stockid 177195.
Translated by Jaiho Cheng. Map, colour illustrations throughout, xi + 47pp, trifle sunned spine, otherwise a good hardback copy. 23.5 x 20.9cm.
Price: $25.00 AU