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The Bronze Cauldron
Myths and Legends of the World
by Geraldine McCaughrean
ISBN: 0689817584
ISBN-13: 9780689817588
Format: Reinforced Hardcover
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Summary
This collection includes the Jewish legend of the Golem, a Mayan myth about a monster with emerald teeth, and the Roman love story of Cupid and Psyche. Color illustrations accompany the text.
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"McCaughrean's poetic prose is wonderfully rhythmic, and carries readers effortlessly along..."
-- Kirkus
Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published date: 1998
Size: 8 x 10.75 inches
Weight: 1.6 pounds
Ages: 4 to 6
Pages: 130
Publisher's Notes
This bronze cauldron of 27 myths and legends from around the world contains a diverse assortment of tales such as the Indian legend of the young Buddha, the Mayan myth of the monster with emerald teeth, and the German legend of Dr. Faust. Full color.
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THE BRONZE CAULDRON: MYTHS & LEGENDS OF THE WORLD
McCaughrean, Geraldine
New York: Simon & Schuster, 1998. A Margaret K. McElderry Book. Glossy illustrated boards; same design on DUST JACKET. 130 pages. This book contains 27 tales from around the world, beautifully illustrated by Bee Willey. Binding is very firm, though a bit slanted; small indentation to upper edge of front & rear boards; minimal (hardly visible) foxing to upper edge, not affecting interior - otherwise book appears As New. Dj has lightest surface rubbing, with tiny area of wear to base of dj spine, otherwise clean, sound & bright. A beautiful book in very nice condition. . First American Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Illus. by Bee Willey. Octavo. ( more information) Offered by Windrush Books (United States)
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