Buying the Wind: Regional Folklore in the United States (Phoenix Books) Book + PRICE WATCH * Amazon pricing is not included in price watch

Buying the Wind: Regional Folklore in the United States (Phoenix Books) Book

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 factâ??retains the spicy flavor of authentic narrative, told in the vernacular of the skillful folk storyteller. Read More

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  • 0226158624
  • 9780226158624
  • Dorson
  • 1 August 1972
  • Chicago University Press
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 592
  • New Ed
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