Bøger af Alice Elizabeth Dracott

This collection of short stories focuses on the folklore and legends of the Himalayas. From tales of magical beings to stories of everyday life in the mountain villages, 'Simla Village' provides a captivating glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Himalayan people.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Simla Village Tales or Folk Tales from the Himalayas is a collection of traditional folk tales from the Himalayan region, compiled and retold by Alice Elizabeth Dracott. The book is a fascinating insight into the customs, beliefs, and traditions of the people living in the remote villages of the Himalayas. The tales are a mix of mythology, fables, and legends, passed down through generations. The stories are filled with talking animals, magical creatures, and supernatural beings, and are often used to teach moral lessons. The book is divided into chapters, each containing several tales, and is accompanied by beautiful illustrations. Simla Village Tales is a delightful read for anyone interested in folklore and the Himalayan culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.