Aboriginal Myths
Will be published approx. on 1. June 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-1-876334-14-7 (ISBN)
Description
A collection of stories exploring dreamtime myths through ancient images, such as the Rainbow Snake, the discovery of fire, and the first man and woman. Divided into three sections, The Great Father, Totemic Ancestors and Creation Myths, it seeks to provide an insight into Aboriginal culture.
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Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Australia
Publishing group
New Holland Publishers
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
line drawings
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
174 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-876334-14-7 (9781876334147)
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Person
Alexander Wyclif Reed, also known as Clif Reed and A. W. Reed, (7 March 1908 - 19 October 1979) was a prolific New Zealand publisher and author. With his uncle Alfred he established the publishing firm A. H. & A. W. Reed. As an author he was known most commonly as A. W. Reed. Reed wrote many books on topics such as myths, language and place names of both Māori and Australian Aboriginal cultures.