Ride with the Sun – Harold Courlander – 1955 Sixth Printing – Illustrated Vintage Folklore Hardcover

Offered for sale is a vintage hardcover edition of Ride with the Sun: An Anthology of Folk Tales and Stories from the United Nations, edited by Harold Courlander for the United Nations Women's Guild and illustrated by Roger Duvoisin.

Published by Whittlesey House, a division of McGraw-Hill Book Company, this international anthology was originally copyrighted in 1955. The copyright page of this particular copy identifies it as the Sixth Printing.

The book brings together traditional tales and stories representing different cultures and storytelling traditions, reflecting the international spirit of the United Nations during the mid-20th century.

Bibliographic Details

• Full Title: Ride with the Sun: An Anthology of Folk Tales and Stories from the United Nations

• Editor: Harold Courlander

• Prepared for: The United Nations Women's Guild

• Illustrator: Roger Duvoisin

• Publisher: Whittlesey House / McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc.

• Publisher Locations: New York, Toronto, London

• Copyright: 1955

• Printing: Sixth Printing

• Binding: Hardcover

• Genre: World Folklore / Children's Literature / Anthology

• Language: English

• Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 55-11181

• Printed in the United States of America

About the Book

Ride with the Sun is an anthology of international folk tales and stories assembled in connection with the United Nations Women's Guild.

The collection reflects the importance of traditional storytelling across different cultures, bringing together tales that were preserved and shared through generations.

Its international theme makes the book particularly interesting as a mid-century educational publication associated with the United Nations.

The stories offer a window into the folklore, imagination, values, and narrative traditions of different societies.

Editor – Harold Courlander

Harold Courlander (1908–1996) was an American author, folklorist, and researcher known for collecting and documenting traditional stories, music, and oral literature.

His work included research into African, Caribbean, Native American, and other cultural traditions.

Courlander's involvement gives this anthology additional interest to collectors of historical folklore and international literature.

Illustrator – Roger Duvoisin

Roger Duvoisin (1900–1980) was a Swiss-born American children's book illustrator and author.

He is particularly well known for his expressive illustrations and his contributions to twentieth-century children's publishing.

Duvoisin received the 1948 Caldecott Medal for his illustrations in White Snow, Bright Snow.

This book features his distinctive black-and-white artwork, including the illustrated title-page spread depicting people from different parts of the world.

Historical Significance

The United Nations was established in 1945, and this anthology appeared during its first decade.

The book reflects the era's growing interest in international understanding, cultural exchange, and education through literature.

The United Nations Women's Guild was associated with charitable and community activities involving women connected to the international organization.

This volume is an interesting example of how children's literature was used to introduce readers to cultural traditions beyond their own countries.

Stories Identified on the Copyright Page

The copyright page specifically identifies two stories reprinted with permission:

• Señor Coyote and the Dogs – Reprinted from Picture Tales from Mexico by Dan Storm, originally copyrighted in 1941 by J. B. Lippincott Company.

• The Five Eggs – Reprinted from Stories from the Americas, collected and translated by Frank Henius, originally copyrighted in 1944 by Charles Scribner's Sons.

These are two documented selections from the anthology, not a complete table of contents.

Printing Identification

The copyright page states:

Copyright © 1955 by McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc.

SIXTH PRINTING

This copy is therefore accurately identified as a sixth printing of the 1955 publication. The copyright date does not independently establish the exact year in which this sixth-printing copy was manufactured.

Former School Library Copy

This book previously belonged to Washington School.

A Washington School ownership stamp appears on the title page.

The photographed pages also show handwritten library classification information.

These institutional markings are part of the book's history as a school-library copy.

Condition

Vintage used hardcover – ex-library.

The supplied photographs show the illustrated title-page spread and copyright page.

Visible condition details include:

• Age-related yellowing and toning of the paper

• Light discoloration and scattered marks

• Washington School ownership stamp

• Handwritten library classification markings

• Legible title, publication, and copyright information

• Illustrated title-page artwork present

The exterior front cover, back cover, and spine are not shown in the supplied photographs, so their condition cannot be fully described.

The presence or absence of an original dust jacket has not been confirmed.

No author or illustrator signature is shown.

The complete contents and total page count have not been verified, and the book has not been inspected page by page for missing pages or hidden defects.

Please review all photographs carefully.

The exact book pictured is the copy being offered for sale.

A collectible mid-century anthology for readers and collectors interested in international folklore, United Nations history, Harold Courlander, Roger Duvoisin illustrations, and vintage children's literature.

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