About this title: Author and illustrator Martin Prechtel is internationally known for his explorations of ancient folklore and uncovering the lessons therein for modern readers. In "The Disobedience of the Daughter of the Sun," he revives a hitherto unknown Guatemalan Tzutujil Mayan tale of the beginnings of the world with a poetic retelling of the story, 28 evocative drawings, and a critical analysis that both enlightens and entertains. Having lived with the Mayans and learned their language, Prechtel authoritatively retells the powerful tale of the Tall Girl who weaves the world in a loom, her parents the ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9781556436000ISBN:1556436009
Description: Very Good. Cover has slight edge wear. Slight creasing or wear on corner of several pages. Light soiling on sides of book. Pages are clean and unmarked. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Date Published: 2005-07-10
ISBN-13:9781556436000ISBN:1556436009
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9781556436000ISBN:1556436009
Description: Good. Cover and pages may have some wear or writing. Binding is tight. We ship daily Monday-Friday. Delivery Confirmation included on all domestic orders. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: NORTH ATLANTIC BOOKS
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9781556436000ISBN:1556436009
Description: New. Author and illustrator Marti n Prechtel is internationally known for his explorations of ancient folklore and uncovering the lessons therein for modern readers. In "The Disobedience of the Daughter of the Sun, " he revives a hitherto unknown Guatemala... read more
"I love all of Martin Prectel's books. This one I read after I read the trilogy. It was a nice follow up. I recommend reading his other 3 books first."
"I love Pretchel's tales of his life with the indigenous Tzutujil Mayan in Guatemala... I've since heard, not surprisingly, that he is a very controversial figure. So be it. His story (embellished, biased, whatever) is a great lovely adventure, filled with magic, shamanism and spirit. Beautiful. I've read all his books and wish there were a dozen more..."
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