Rare La Vieja que Comía Gente: Leyendas de Espantos Illustrated authentic by Leonel Maciel, 1981 Spanish Language Children's Book ~ Four Mexican Tales

La Vieja que Comía Gente: Leyendas de Espantos. Adapted by Francisco Hinojosa. Illustrated by Leonel Maciel. 1981. Editorial Novaro.

In Spanish. Part of an important series that preserves oral folktales from before and circa the conquest of Mexico by Spain. In this book, four stories tell of witches, giants, and ghosts which serve as reminders to listeners that there are still mysteries that speak as lessons learned and consequences reaped. Adapted and illustrated by two of Mexico's most renowned storytellers, the tales are rich in the style and symbols of those who came before.

Tall vintage hardcover book in good to very good condition, corner wear, inside pages very clean and smooth, except some pages at the front of the book have some light yellow spots at the tops of the pages, binding sound. Dust jacket in fair to good condition with edge wear and some tears. authentic The dust jacket has protected the book nicely.

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