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2020.5.1.3Description
Books, "The Works of Hubert Howe Bancroft, Vol. III. Native Races & Myths & Legends," (39 Volumes), San Francisco: A.L. Bancroft & Company, Publishers, 1883. The encyclopedic book contains twelve chapters on mythology that detail origin stories, animal myths, gods and other supernatural beings. Included are twelve chapters covering languages of the Hyperborean, Californian natives, Shoshone, Pueblo, New Mexican, Aztec, Central and Southern Mexican natives, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. With minor scratches, abrasion along the edges, minor discoloration, an inscription on the fly page, embrittled and flaking covers, it is in good condition overall.
