Australian Legendary Tales by K. Langloh Parker
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This collection, first published in 1896, brings to life the rich lore of the Noongahburrah, an indigenous tribe from New South Wales, Australia. Mrs. K. Langloh Parker, through close and personal relationships with the Aboriginal people, gathers their enchanting stories filled with mystical beings, powerful spirits, and vivid landscapes. This edition includes a foreword by Andrew Lang and preserves the tribe’s oral traditions in a manner both respectful and engaging.
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Australian Legendary Tales is a compelling anthology of folklore stories from the Noongahburrah tribe of New South Wales, meticulously compiled by Mrs. K. Langloh Parker. Living among the Aboriginal people, Parker was uniquely positioned to record these narratives, which offer insights into the tribe’s spiritual and cultural life.
The book presents a variety of tales that explain natural phenomena, animal behaviors, and cultural practices through vibrant and mystifying characters. Enhanced by an introduction from the famous folklorist Andrew Lang, the collection is not only a significant document of Indigenous Australian lore but also a delightful read for anyone interested in ancient narratives and the ways they portray universal human questions and the natural world.
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