Tales of Mozambique edited by Chris Searle. Large format. S/C. 74 pp.

Traditional stories from Mozambique told at night around an open fire.

This anthology of 33 enchanting tales is made up mainly of animal stories in which the weak, the poor and the small overcome brute strength by their intelligence and wisdom. With black and white drawings from illustrators around the world.

English translation first published 1980 by Young World Books. Book in very good condition. Corners of softcover slightly bent.