The "Folklore of the World" series is a series of books that was published in the 1960s and 1970s. The purpose of this series can be gleaned from the following, which was printed in many of the books.
"Each of the Folklore of the World Books contains carefully selected myths and folktales most representative of a single country. These books will help children to understand people in other lands and will help them to develop an appreciation for their customs and culture. Peace for the world can come only through the spreading of this understanding and appreciation....In all the series, emphasis is placed on good storytelling and literary quality, as well as on simplicity of vocabulary."
CALVIN T. RYAN LIBRARY