Aboriginal Stories of Australia

by A.W. Reed

Overview

'Aboriginal Stories of Australia' is an enthralling collection of traditional tales that date back to the beginning of time. Learn how Whi the sun goddess introduced life to the world, why the emu cannot fly and how the kangaroo got his tail. Packed with myths and legends about creation, these stories retell how people and animals were made as well as how the moon and stars came to have above us.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781876334178
Publisher:	New Holland Publishers, Limited UK
Publication date:	04/01/2006
Series:	Aboriginal Library
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.50(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Alexander Wyclif Reed, also known as Clif Reed and A. W. Reed, (7 March 1908 - 19 October 1979) was a prolific New Zealand publisher and author. With his uncle Alfred he established the publishing firm A. H. & A. W. Reed. As an author he was known most commonly as A. W. Reed. Reed wrote many books on topics such as myths, language and place names of both Māori and Australian Aboriginal cultures.