Description: "This edition reprints in its entirety and retains the original publication sequence of folktales from Northern India, collected and edited by William Crooke and Pandit Ram Gharib Chaube, published in North Indian notes & queries and in Indian antiquary between September 1892 and March 1926. The text of this edition has been altered only to fit an increased page dimension and to reflect contemporary typographical conventions"--T.p. verso.
Review Quotes:
"Carefully interpreted, this material should be of great value in collections supporting the study of both comparative folklore/literature and Indian culture . . . Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty/professionals; general readers." --Choice
"The magnitude and variety of the Crooke-Chaube collection is remarkable, and the tales are a pleasure to read. . . . A very significant contribution to the history of folklorists. To the readership they offer enlightenment as well as entertainment." --Marvels & Tales: Journal of Fairy-Tale Studies "Folktales from Northern India is a treasure trove indeed. . . . We are indebted to ABC-CLIO for bringing back into print many important collections of tales from what they call the 'golden age' of folklore. . . . Naithani provides an excellent, comprehensive, and illuminating introduction to this collection, situating it in the context of its times." --Asian Folklore Studies