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Grandma's Santo on its Head / El Santo Patas Arriba de mi Abuelita
Nasario García
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Description for Grandma's Santo on its Head / El Santo Patas Arriba de mi Abuelita
Paperback. Num Pages: 184 pages, black & white halftones, black & white tables. BIC Classification: DQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 150 x 15. Weight in Grams: 272.
The popular cuentos that parents and grandparents in rural New Mexico once upon a time told their children are a rich source of the folklore of the region and offer satisfying entertainment. In this collection of bilingual stories about the Río Puerco Valley, where Nasario García grew up, he shares the traditions, myths, and stories of his homeland. He recounts stories of the evil eye and rooster racing, the Wailing Woman and the punishing of the santos. Preceding each tale is García's brief explanation of the history and culture behind the story.
The popular cuentos that parents and grandparents in rural New Mexico once upon a time told their children are a rich source of the folklore of the region and offer satisfying entertainment. In this collection of bilingual stories about the Río Puerco Valley, where Nasario García grew up, he shares the traditions, myths, and stories of his homeland. He recounts stories of the evil eye and rooster racing, the Wailing Woman and the punishing of the santos. Preceding each tale is García's brief explanation of the history and culture behind the story.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of New Mexico Press United States
Number of pages
184
Condition
New
Number of Pages
184
Place of Publication
Albuquerque, NM, United States
ISBN
9780826353283
SKU
V9780826353283
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About Nasario García
Nasario García is the author of many books of stories, poems, and folklore from New Mexico.
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