Olode the hunter and other tales from nigeria, 1968, 1996. The cow tail switch and other west african stories. The cowtail switch and other west african stories full. Cowtail switch and other west african stories, the booksource. A west african folk tale from the cowtail switch and other west african stories by harold courlander and george herzog. Near the end of the tale, the audience would be asked to decide or for vote for which son deserved the cow tail switch the most. There are stories about frog, rabbit, turtle, guinea fowl, and all the other animals that west africans know. The cowtail switch and other west african stories sounds of. Cowtail switch by harold courlander this is a collection of west african stories including one about a great warrior who is lost when three of his sons who were magicians go looking for him. Here are some of the stories of the people of the forests, the seacoast, the hills, and the plains. The cow tail switch and other west african stories and other west african stories. Africa is a land filled with beauty, danger and stories. His family gave him up for dead, all except his youngest child who each day would ask, where is my father. Harold courlander and georce herzog, with drawings by madge lee chastain.
Excellent for reading aloud, for story telling, for home. Originally scheduled, for november publication this is now due in the early spring. The cowtail switch, based on a parable found by george herzog in liberia, is a type of story which has a special attraction for the west african audience, in that the audience itself participates in the working out of the solution. A cowtail switch is something that is well known in west afrika and symbolizes authority. The cowtail switch, and other west african stories by harold courlander is a collection of west african folk tales about men and animals, kings, warriors, and farmers. Creative reading guide project for the cow tail switch and other west african stories. The cow tail switch is one of many stories which reveal incidentally many of the customs and ways of through of the west african people.
And other west african stories by george herzog and harold courlander 2008, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Harold courlander books list of books by author harold. The cow tail switch and other west african stories by harold courlander and george herzog new york. And other west african stories by harold courlander, george herzog, madye lee chastain at. By harold courlander, george herzog, madye lee chastain illustrator. And other west african stories by harold courlander, madye lee chastain, and george herzog. Oct 04, 2010 the cowtail switch, and other west african stories. In 1947 when the cow tail switch and other west african stories was first published, there were far fewer books of this kind than there are today. First published in 1947, it was a newbery honor recipient in. Harold courlander and george herzog, with drawings by madge lee chastain. Cowtail switch and other west african stories, the.
Come and experience a few of africas beloved tales as talking animals, tricksters and ordinary. The cowtail switch and other west african stories with george herzog, 1947, 1987. He also authored several similar books of folktales and traditional literature from other parts of the world. By madye lee chastain, harold courlander, george herzog. And other west african stories 9780312380069 by courlander, harold. Why children cry for nothing and how debt came to the tribe are true folk tales. Read free the cow tail switch and other west african stories the cow tail switch and other west african stories as recognized, adventure as capably as experience virtually lesson, amusement, as capably as covenant can be gotten by just checking out a ebook the cow tail switch and other west african stories as a. They tell about clever people and stupid people, about good ones and bad ones, about how things and animals. Creative reading guide project for the cowtail switch and other west african stories. In 1947 when the cowtail switch and other west african stories was first published, there were far fewer books. The cow tail switch and other west african stories houghton mifflin company on. The cowtail switch, and other west african stories harold. And other west african stories the seventeen stories, mostly gathered in the ashanti country, are fresh to collections and are told with humor and originality. The hatshaking dance and other ashanti tales from ghana, 1957, 1985.
The kings drum and other african stories, 1962, 1990. The cowtail switch is one of many stories which reveal incidentally many of the. A folktale by harold courlander and george herzog from the liberian rain forest which recounts the death and return to life of ogalussa, the. During recent a conversation with storyteller ellouise schoettler, she reminded me of the west african tale of the cow tail switch. And other west african stories by harold courlander. The cowtail switch and other west african stories by harold courlander and george herzog new york. Description of the book the cow tail switch and other west african stories. First published in 1947, it was a newbery honor recipient in 1948. They tell about clever people and stupid people, about good ones and bad ones, about how things and animals got to be how they are. Bob corbett january 2016 i received this book some years ago as a gift from harold courlander, one. Cow tail switch other west african stories abebooks. The cowtail switch and other west african stories by. The childs older brothers, who were magicians, finally went forth to find him. The horn book magazine an unusually fine collection of folk tales told simply, directly, and with beauty.
Description of the book the cowtail switch and other west african stories. This excellent collection of west african stories is a treasure of material that has originality and distinction. Aug 30, 2019 a west african folk tale from the cow tail switch and other west african stories by harold courlander and george herzog. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions.
The stories in this attractive book are well selected and well told. The cowtail switch and other west african stories by harold. Herzog, george and a great selection of similar new, used and. The authors have caught a wonderful folk spirit full of laughter and traditional spiritual and moral values. Cow tail switch by harold courlander this is a collection of west african stories including one about a great warrior who is lost when three of his sons who were magicians go looking for him. His family gave him up for dead, all except his youngest child who. The book is for readers age 812 according to barnes and nobel which seems like a reasonable suggestion. The cowtail switch and other west african stories and other west african stories. The cowtail switch and other west african stories hardcover. During recent a conversation with storyteller ellouise schoettler, she reminded me of the west african tale of the cowtail switch. The illustrations, which supplement the text, add much to the total effect. The cowtail switch once upon a time in a small village in west africa, there lived a hunter with his wife and seven sons. And other west african stories courlander, harold, herzog, george, chastain, madye lee on.
We were musing about how there always seems to be at least one family member who understands the importance of preserving stories. They came upon his broken spear and a pile of bones. The book is for readers age 812 according to barnes and. Buy the cowtail switch and other west african stories by harold courlander online at alibris. Stories from the life of a migrant child, being same format. The cowtail switch and other west african stories is one several of his books which are of interest to africanists. The cowtail switch paperback and other west african stories. The cowtail switch, and other west african stories. The cowtail switch and other west african stories book. While karen lord is from barbados, the inspiration for redemption in indigo comes from a senegalese folktale, ansige korumba the glutton which you can find in the cowtail switch and other west african stories. The cowtail switch and other west african stories bookshare.
Includes a cover page, an introduction page, and a table of contents that c. A cow tail switch is something that is well known in west afrika and symbolizes authority. Sign up if you are not completely satisfied with your order please contact us before leaving any feedback. These traditional west african stories will make you want to become a storyteller. Buy the cow tail switch and other west african stories by harold courlander online at alibris. He is one of the finest folktale anthropologists of his generation. Booksource is the premier trade book distributor to k12 school classrooms across the country.
Come and experience a few of africas beloved tales as talking animals, tricksters and ordinary people help you explore the magic of this mysterious land. We offer discounted pricing, free shipping and unparalleled expertise and customer service. Asks students to create a creative text book page to explain whatever aspect of life is explained in each folktale in the collection. The cowtail switch and other west african stories harold courlander, george herzog, madye lee chastain on. The stories of west africa are about men and animals, about kings, warriors, and hunters. The correct answer might or might not then be given, depending on the teller of the tale. Madye lee chastain this collection of seventeen short stories gathered in the ashanti region of africa depicts the origins of folk sayings and customs, animal ingenuity and trickery, and clever, as well as not so. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The stories of west africa are about men and animals, about kin.
One day the hunter went into the forest alone to hunt and did not return at nightfall. The cowtail switch, and other west african stories wikipedia. Madye lee chastain the stories of west africa are about men and animals, about kings, warriors, and hunters. Bob corbett january 2016 i received this book some years ago as a gift from harold courlander, one of the two authors. The cowtail switch, and other west african stories awards. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. This book is a great collection of west african folk tales.
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