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The Basket Woman: A Book of Indian Tales for Children

by Mary Austin

Level C1 · AdvancedChildren's19 chapters
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Length
19 chapters
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About this book

About this book

Explore enchanting tales where nature and myth intertwine, revealing how children perceive the living spirit in trees, streams, and animals. These stories blend imagination with ancient Indian legends, inviting young minds to discover the magic in the world around them.

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Contents

19 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02PREFACE
03ILLUSTRATIONS
04THE BASKET WOMAN
05THE BASKET WOMAN
06THE STREAM THAT RAN AWAY
07THE COYOTE-SPIRIT AND THE WEAVING WOMAN
08THE CHEERFUL GLACIER
09THE MERRY-GO-ROUND
10THE CHRISTMAS TREE
11THE FIRE BRINGER
12THE CROOKED FIR

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