An Anthology of American Folktales and Legends

by Frank de Caro

Book Overview

For folklorists, students, as well as general readers, this is the most comprehensive survey of American folktales and legends currently available. It offers an amazing variety of American legend and lore - everything from Appalachian Jack tales, African American folklore, riddles, trickster tales, tall tales, tales of the supernatural, legends of crime and criminals, tales of women, and even urban legends.The anthology is divided into three main...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0765621290
• ISBN13: 9780765621290
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 7.3" x 9.9"