The Bisoro Stories
Ugandan folklore tales, traditional told at night
Author
H.H. Prince Akiki K Nyabongo
Publisher
Basil Blackwell, Oxford, 1937
Printing Details
First edition. Hardback bound in the original yellow cloth with printed red titling and design to spine and upper board. 21.5 × 17cm, 111pp
A collection of 'bisoro' tales, or traditional African folktales about animals from northwest Uganda which are only told at night. Examples being The Race Between the Dog and the Tortoise; The Great Drought; The Lion, Mr Hyena and Mr Hare; Mr Short Snake and Mr Long Snake; and Why the Hyena Laughs Like a Human Being. The book is illustrated with black and white drawings.
Condition
The yellow cloth is dulled and marked, with tanning and blotchiness to the spine. The book has a slight forward lean. The contents are in much better condition, with clean pages and secure binding.
Price
£20.00
