Only One Cowry: A Dahomean Tale by Phillis Gershator
Only One Cowry: A Dahomean Tale

Phillis Gershator

Only One Cowry: A Dahomean Tale

Phillis Gershator with David Soman (Illustrator)

32 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

adventurous emotional lighthearted medium-paced
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Dada Segbo, the first king of Dahomey, wants a bride. He can afford the finest gifts to bestow upon her family, but he prefers not to part with any of his wealth. So he offers only one cowry shell. How can he find a worthy bride for such a pittanc...

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