Frobenius and Fox (12 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. An eminent German explorer, ethnologist, and authority on prehistoric art, Leo Frobenius (1873‒1938) startled the world of anthropology with his concept of "continuity of cultures" -- proposing, for instance, a link between Egyptian religious symbols and preexisting African mythology. In the course of his anthropological fieldwork, Frobenius and other members of his expeditions collected an abundance of authentic African folklore. This volume presents a rich selection of these fascinating tales, fables, and legends. Stories range from the Kabyl legends of the early Berbers and ballads of the Fulbe bards of Sahel in the southern Sahara to the comically exaggerated Improbable Tales of the Mande in Sudan and the captivating creation myths of the Wahungwe of Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). The thematic variations in the tales correspond with their narrators' diverse geographical and cultural backgrounds. Recounted with engaging simplicity and directness, these frequently amusing, sometimes bizarre stories are illustrated with adaptations of prehistoric rock paintings and portraits of twentieth-century Africans. Of immense value to students of African culture, this book will also appeal to the many devoted readers of folklore and mythology.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. An eminent German explorer, ethnologist, and authority on prehistoric art, Leo Frobenius (1873‒1938) startled the world of anthropology with his concept of "continuity of cultures" -- proposing, for instance, a link between Egyptian religious symbols and preexisting African mythology. In the course of his anthropological fieldwork, Frobenius and other members of his expeditions collected an abundance of authentic African folklore. This volume presents a rich selection of these fascinating tales, fables, and legends. Stories range from the Kabyl legends of the early Berbers and ballads of the Fulbe bards of Sahel in the southern Sahara to the comically exaggerated Improbable Tales of the Mande in Sudan and the captivating creation myths of the Wahungwe of Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). The thematic variations in the tales correspond with their narrators' diverse geographical and cultural backgrounds. Recounted with engaging simplicity and directness, these frequently amusing, sometimes bizarre stories are illustrated with adaptations of prehistoric rock paintings and portraits of twentieth-century Africans. Of immense value to students of African culture, this book will also appeal to the many devoted readers of folklore and mythology.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st edn, drawings, sunned spine and onto front cover, spots on fep, ex library copy else G+.

First US trade paperback printing. 265 pp. Fine in illustrated wrappers. Introduction by Fox. Illustrated, with four maps.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Dust Jacket. 236 pages. 1966 reprint of 1937 title. Ex-university library marks, sunning to the spine, lightly toned pages; a sound square binding. No jacket. Parts of the book are The Berbers, The Sudanese, Southern Rhodesians. Quantity Available: 1. Category: History; Inventory No: 215890. …

Softcover. 8vo., German explorer, ethnologist, and authority on prehistoric art Leo Frobenius startled the world of anthropology with his concept of 'continuity of cultures' - proposing, for instance, a link between Egyptian religious symbols and preexisting African mythology. In the course of his anthropological fieldwork, Frobenius and other members of his expeditions collected an abundance of authentic African folklore. This volume presents a rich selection of these fascinating tales, fables, and legends. Very Good with a reading crease and some handling and wear.…

Original Cloth. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Spine faded.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. good+ condition with a bit of wear - no dust jacket- 1966 reissue of the 1937 book.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. (QQ1) with dj that is a little worn on the edges, few marks on the back, marked internally but still presents nicely; black cloth boards are clean with red embossed titles on spine; fore edges relatively clean for age; very clean throughout.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Book protected by a thick plastic sleeve. Slight damage to back cover caused by the removal of a sticker. 265 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. 1st Edition. New York: Stackpole Sons; First Edition (1937). 236 pages. 8 gravures and multiple Illustrations in text. NearFine Hardcover with poor dj. Bound in Green cloth with Gilt spine title and Embossed title in front . The DJ got some edge wear and missing half of the back panel. 9.25"x6.2"x1.3". be3x257.…