A Treasury of American Folklore


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A collection of folklore, including an index of authors, titles, and first lines of songs and an index of subjects and names.




From Sea to Shining Sea


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A compilation of more than 120 folk songs, tales, poems, and stories telling the history of America and reflecting its multicultural society. Illustrated by award-winning artists.




Handbook of American Folklore


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Includes material on interpretation methods and presentation of research.







Great American Folklore


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American Folklore and Legend


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This illustrated account presents an interesting history of folklore as well as a retelling of famous American legends.




A Treasury of North American Folktales


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A collection of more than one hundred tales of legendary heroes, tricksters, Native American creation stories, mythical characters, love stories, and ghost stories celebrates the voices that make up America. BOMC.




A Treasury of Mexican Folkways


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The customs, myths, folklore, traditions, beliefs, fiestas, dances, and songs of the Mexican people.




Treasury of Folklore - Seas and Rivers


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Enthralling tales of the sea, rivers and lakes from around the globe. Folklore of the seas and rivers has a resonance in cultures all over the world. Watery hopes, fears and dreams are shared by all peoples where rivers flow and waves crash. This fascinating book covers English sailor superstitions and shape-shifting pink dolphins of the Amazon, Scylla and Charybdis, the many guises of Mami Wata, the tale of the Yoruba River spirit, the water horses of the Scottish lochs, the infamous mystery of the Bermuda Triangle, and much more. Accompanied by stunning woodcut illustrations, popular authors Dee Dee Chainey and Willow Winsham explore the deep history and enduring significance of water folklore the world over, from mermaids, selkies and sirens to ghostly ships and the fountains of youth. With this book, Folklore Thursday aims to encourage a sense of belonging across all cultures by showing how much we all have in common.