Hero with an African Face

Hero with an African Face
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Publisher : Turtleback Books
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0613216997
ISBN-13 : 9780613216999
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Book Synopsis Hero with an African Face by : Clyde W. Ford

Download or read book Hero with an African Face written by Clyde W. Ford and published by Turtleback Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on extensive research and his own wide travels, Ford vividly retells ancient African myths and tales and brings to light their universal meanings.


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