Books with title Stories from West Africa

This is one of the best collections of African folklore published under the Andrew Lang imprint. The tales, replete with African wisdom stories and animal fables is one of the best.I. The Tortise with a Pretty DaughterII. How a Hunter obtained Money from his Friends the Leopard, Goat, Bush Cat, and Cock, and how he got out of repaying themIII. The Woman with Two SkinsIV. The King's Magic DrumV. Ituen and the King's WifeVI. Of the Pretty Stranger who Killed the KingVII. Why the Bat flies by NightVIII. The Disobedient Daughter who Married a SkullIX. The King who Married the Cock's DaughterX. The Woman, the Ape, and the ChildXI. The Fish and the Leopard's Wife; or, Why the Fish lives in the WaterXII. Why the Bat is Ashamed to be seen in the DaytimeXIII. Why the Worms Live Underneath the GroundXIV. The Elephant and the Tortoise; or, Why the Worms are Blind and why the Elephant has Small EyesXV. Why a Hawk kills ChickensXVI. Why the Sun and the Moon live in the SkyXVII. Why the Flies Bother the CowsXVIII. Why the Cat kills RatsXIX. The Story of the Lightning and the ThunderXX. Why the Bush Cow and the Elephant are bad FriendsXXI. The Cock who caused a Fight between two TownsXXII. The Affair of the Hippopotamus and the Tortoise; or, Why the Hippopotamus lives in the WaterXXIII. Why Dead People are BuriedXXIV. Of the Fat Woman who Melted AwayXXV. Concerning the Leopard, the Squirrel, and the TortoiseXXVI. Why the Moon Waxes and WanesXXVII. The Story of the Leopard, the Tortoise, and the Bush RatXXVIII. The King and the Ju Ju TreeXXIX. How the Tortoise overcame the Elephant and the HippopotamusXXX. Of the Pretty Girl and the Seven Jealous WomenXXXI. How the Cannibals drove the People from Insofan Mountain to the Cross River (Ikom)XXXII. The Lucky FishermanXXXIII. The Orphan Boy and the Magic StoneXXXIV. The Slave Girl who tried to Kill her MistressXXXV. The King and the 'Nsiat BirdXXXVI. Concerning the Fate of Essido and his Evil CompanionsXXXVII. Concerning the Hawk and the OwlXXXVIII. The Story of the Drummer and the AlligatorsXXXIX. The 'Nsasak Bird and the Odudu BirdXL. The Election of the King Bird (the black and-white Fishing Eagle)

This lively collection comes from West Africa, a place 'where stories grow on trees'. Here are the famous tricksters: Hare, Tortoise, and the greatest of them all - Ananse the spider. The stories are full of larger-than-life characters and situations; and include the tale of how Ananse got his thin waist, how Crocodile learnt his lesson, and how Monkey managed not to get eaten by Shark.

ANCIENT STORIES FROM AFRICA (3)African Stories with Good LessonsThe 3rd series of Ancient Stories from Africa is an African based experience with Pa. Damian and other beautiful African children, under the tree and surrounded by the ever soothing mother moon.Be part of our wonderful community of readers with commendations for our previous series as we thrill you with moments from Pa. Damian’s African historical and beautiful experiences.It’s another slow intriguingly mesmerizing, educating and amazing drive through Africa’s mind and heart. Not many are privileged to have these experiences, even those in the present day Africa are too busy and caught up in the hustle and tussle that now characterizes the typical African societies. Just like the others, this series is packed full with experiences, lessons and educating instances that will readily equip anyone preparing to go through life in one piece.Reading through this book is a jolly ride through fictional historical Africa; it gives the readers the pleasure of having many parts of the continent in a grasp.Enjoy the ride.

People of Africa are no stranger to ghost stories, but some terrifying tales have stood the test of time. Find out about dancing ghosts said to haunt the Castle of Good Hope in South Africa. Travel north to Egypt to discover ghostly chariots speeding through the Valley of Kings. Go to the Kaf Ajnoun rock fortress in Libya, where invisible evil ghosts are said to haunt the living. Young readers will be fascinated by each story that comes with its own set of eerie events.