{"product_id":"mono-alu-folklore-9781025851976","title":"Mono-Alu Folklore","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Gerald Camden Wheeler\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Folklore \u0026amp; Mythology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Mono-Alu Folklore\" is a comprehensive collection and ethnographic study of the oral traditions originating from the Mono and Alu peoples of the Shortland Islands in the Western Solomon Islands. Compiled by Gerald Camden Wheeler, this work serves as a vital record of Melanesian mythology, legends, and social customs. The collection features a diverse array of narratives, including origin myths, tales of supernatural beings, and animal fables that offer profound insights into the cultural world and spiritual beliefs of the islanders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond simple storytelling, the book provides linguistic and cultural context, preserving the rich heritage of a specific region in the South Pacific. Readers will find detailed accounts of ancestral spirits, the significance of local landmarks, and the moral frameworks embedded within these traditional stories. As a scholarly yet accessible compilation, \"Mono-Alu Folklore\" remains a foundational text for those interested in Pacific Island studies, anthropology, and the global diversity of folklore. This work stands as an essential resource for understanding the complex social structures and vibrant imaginative life of the Mono and Alu communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tradd Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47887196127383,"sku":"9781025851976","price":2407.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781025851976.webp?v=1781157317","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/mono-alu-folklore-9781025851976","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}