Author: Benjamin Albert Botkin
Publisher: BBS Publishing Corporation
ISBN: 9780883656167
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
Discusses the origins and classification of anecdotes and explains the date, source, and meaning for over 400 traditional and popular anecdotes from around the country
A Treasury of American Anecdotes
Author: Benjamin Albert Botkin
Publisher: BBS Publishing Corporation
ISBN: 9780883656167
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
Discusses the origins and classification of anecdotes and explains the date, source, and meaning for over 400 traditional and popular anecdotes from around the country
Publisher: BBS Publishing Corporation
ISBN: 9780883656167
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
Discusses the origins and classification of anecdotes and explains the date, source, and meaning for over 400 traditional and popular anecdotes from around the country
A Treasury of American Folklore
Author: Benjamin Albert Botkin
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 970
Book Description
A collection of folklore, including an index of authors, titles, and first lines of songs and an index of subjects and names.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 970
Book Description
A collection of folklore, including an index of authors, titles, and first lines of songs and an index of subjects and names.
A Treasury of American Folklore
Author: Benjamin Albert Botkin
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 932
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 932
Book Description
Treasury of Classic Stories
Author: IglooBooks
Publisher: Igloo Books
ISBN: 9781789056174
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
This collection of timeless tales is the perfect way to introduce 6 of the best-loved stories ever. Retold specially for children and brought to life with stunning illustrations, the whole family will want to share these classics together again and again.
Publisher: Igloo Books
ISBN: 9781789056174
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
This collection of timeless tales is the perfect way to introduce 6 of the best-loved stories ever. Retold specially for children and brought to life with stunning illustrations, the whole family will want to share these classics together again and again.
A Treasury of Jewish Anecdotes
Author: Lawrence Jeffrey Epstein
Publisher: Jason Aronson
ISBN: 9780876688908
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
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Publisher: Jason Aronson
ISBN: 9780876688908
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
To find more information on Rowman & Littlefield titles, please visit us at www.rowmanlittlefield.com.
A Treasury of African American Christmas Stories
Author: Bettye Collier-Thomas
Publisher: Beacon Press
ISBN: 0807027839
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
An Esquire “Best Christmas Book to Read During the Holidays” A collection of Christmas stories written by African-American journalists, activists, and writers from the late 19th century to the modern civil rights movement. Back in print for the first time in over a decade, this landmark collection features writings from well-known black writers, activists, and visionaries such as Pauline Hopkins, Langston Hughes, and John Henrik Clarke along with literary gems from rediscovered writers. Originally published in African American newspapers, periodicals, and journals between 1880 and 1953, these enchanting Christmas tales are part of the black literary tradition that flourished after the Civil War. Edited and assembled by esteemed historian Dr. Bettye Collier-Thomas, the short stories and poems in this collection reflect the Christmas experiences of everyday African Americans and explore familial and romantic love, faith, and more serious topics such as racism, violence, poverty, and racial identity. Featuring the best stories and poems from previous editions along with new material including “The Sermon in the Cradle” by W. E. B. Du Bois, A Treasury of African American Christmas Stories celebrates a rich storytelling tradition and will be cherished by readers for years to come.
Publisher: Beacon Press
ISBN: 0807027839
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
An Esquire “Best Christmas Book to Read During the Holidays” A collection of Christmas stories written by African-American journalists, activists, and writers from the late 19th century to the modern civil rights movement. Back in print for the first time in over a decade, this landmark collection features writings from well-known black writers, activists, and visionaries such as Pauline Hopkins, Langston Hughes, and John Henrik Clarke along with literary gems from rediscovered writers. Originally published in African American newspapers, periodicals, and journals between 1880 and 1953, these enchanting Christmas tales are part of the black literary tradition that flourished after the Civil War. Edited and assembled by esteemed historian Dr. Bettye Collier-Thomas, the short stories and poems in this collection reflect the Christmas experiences of everyday African Americans and explore familial and romantic love, faith, and more serious topics such as racism, violence, poverty, and racial identity. Featuring the best stories and poems from previous editions along with new material including “The Sermon in the Cradle” by W. E. B. Du Bois, A Treasury of African American Christmas Stories celebrates a rich storytelling tradition and will be cherished by readers for years to come.
A Treasury of Great American Scandals
Author: Michael Farquhar
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780142001929
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Following on the heels of his national bestseller A Treasury of Royal Scandals, Michael Farquhar turns his attention to matters a little closer to home with A Treasury of Great American Scandals. From the unhappy family relationships of prominent Americans to the feuds, smear campaigns, duels, and infamous sex scandals that have punctuated our history, we see our founding fathers and other American heroes in the course of their all-too-human events. Ineffectual presidents, lazy generals, traitors; treacherous fathers, nagging mothers, ungrateful children, embarrassing siblings; and stories about insanity, death, and disturbing postmortems are all here, as are disagreeable marriages, vile habits, and, of course, sex: good sex, bad sex, and good-bad sex too. We can take comfort in the fact that we are no worse and no better than our forebears. But we do have better media coverage. Bonus educational material: A brief history of the United States, including scandals! The American Hall of Shame! A complete listing of presidential administrations!
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780142001929
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Following on the heels of his national bestseller A Treasury of Royal Scandals, Michael Farquhar turns his attention to matters a little closer to home with A Treasury of Great American Scandals. From the unhappy family relationships of prominent Americans to the feuds, smear campaigns, duels, and infamous sex scandals that have punctuated our history, we see our founding fathers and other American heroes in the course of their all-too-human events. Ineffectual presidents, lazy generals, traitors; treacherous fathers, nagging mothers, ungrateful children, embarrassing siblings; and stories about insanity, death, and disturbing postmortems are all here, as are disagreeable marriages, vile habits, and, of course, sex: good sex, bad sex, and good-bad sex too. We can take comfort in the fact that we are no worse and no better than our forebears. But we do have better media coverage. Bonus educational material: A brief history of the United States, including scandals! The American Hall of Shame! A complete listing of presidential administrations!
From Sea to Shining Sea
Author: Amy L. Cohn
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 9780590428682
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 9780590428682
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
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.
Treasury of American Horror Stories
Author: Frank D. McSherry
Publisher: Random House Value Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Horror tales, American
Languages : en
Pages : 696
Book Description
"51 spine-chilling tales from every state in the Union plus Washington, D.C."--Jacket subtitle.
Publisher: Random House Value Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Horror tales, American
Languages : en
Pages : 696
Book Description
"51 spine-chilling tales from every state in the Union plus Washington, D.C."--Jacket subtitle.
Treasury of Stories
Author: E. Arsenio Manuel
Publisher: Anvil Books
ISBN:
Category : Folk literature, Philippine
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
33 Philippine-Asian oral stories taken from books in the bibliography. Appended to each story is an anthropological and folkloristic explanation of special words and persons.
Publisher: Anvil Books
ISBN:
Category : Folk literature, Philippine
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
33 Philippine-Asian oral stories taken from books in the bibliography. Appended to each story is an anthropological and folkloristic explanation of special words and persons.