Buying The Wind: Regional Folklore In The United States
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ISBN : 9780226158624
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Buying The Wind: Regional Folklore In The United States
This anthology of regional folklore displays the abundance, humor, and continuing vigor of the American oral tradition. The collection explores rich and distinctive lore of Maine Down-Easters, Pennsylvania Dutchmen, Southern mountaineers, Louisiana Cajuns, Illinois Egyptians, Southwest Mexicans, and Utah Mormons.Their tales, songs, riddles, proverbs, games, superstitions, and customs provide a wealth of living folklore presented here as it was recorded in the field. And this unvarnished folklore fact-retains the spicy flavor of authentic narrative, told in the vernacular of the skillful folk storyteller.About the AuthorRichard M. Dorson (1916-1981) was Distinguished Professor of History and Folklore and director of the Folklore Institution at Indiana University.
Specification of Buying The Wind: Regional Folklore In The United States
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Author | Dorson, Richard M. |
Binding | Paperback |
Language | English |
ISBN-10 | 0226158624 |
ISBN-13 | 9780226158624 |
Publisher | University Of Chicago Press |
Publication Year | 15-08-1972 |
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