Why Corn Is Golden.
London: Methuen 1984, 1st printing UK; 9x11.3, 48 pp. Picture Book hardback.
Guie'tiiki, The Chocolate That Turned to Stone, The Sunflower, Why Corn is Golden, Chiapaneco, Princess Xóchitl and the Aloe, Riddles. Each story introduced by a phrase from the story "Say to the Flowers: the gods summon you to the Hall of Names and Scents." One of a modern series of "Legends and Folktalesfrom Old Mexico," published in Mexico and illustrated in national style by Mexican artists. The others in the series are The Old Lady Who Ate People and Why Corn is Golden; also My Song is a Piece of Jade, bilingual translations of Aztec, Nahuatl, poetry.
CONDITION: Very Good Plus in Very Good jacket; rubbing to bottom of paper boards; in dw with three tears to 1"; 5.50 pounds. Item #10587
Price: $25.00