Author: Pleasure books
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
A treasury of Pleasure books for young people [ed. by J. Cundall
Author: Pleasure books
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 334
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Publisher:
ISBN:
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Languages : en
Pages : 334
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A treasury of Pleasure books for young and old [ed. by J. Cundall].
Author: Pleasure books
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 154
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 154
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American Myths, Legends, and Tall Tales [3 volumes]
Author: Christopher R. Fee
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1842
Book Description
A fascinating survey of the entire history of tall tales, folklore, and mythology in the United States from earliest times to the present, including stories and myths from the modern era that have become an essential part of contemporary popular culture. Folklore has been a part of American culture for as long as humans have inhabited North America, and increasingly formed an intrinsic part of American culture as diverse peoples from Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania arrived. In modern times, folklore and tall tales experienced a rejuvenation with the emergence of urban legends and the growing popularity of science fiction and conspiracy theories, with mass media such as comic books, television, and films contributing to the retelling of old myths. This multi-volume encyclopedia will teach readers the central myths and legends that have formed American culture since its earliest years of settlement. Its entries provide a fascinating glimpse into the collective American imagination over the past 400 years through the stories that have shaped it. Organized alphabetically, the coverage includes Native American creation myths, "tall tales" like George Washington chopping down his father's cherry tree and the adventures of "King of the Wild Frontier" Davy Crockett, through to today's "urban myths." Each entry explains the myth or legend and its importance and provides detailed information about the people and events involved. Each entry also includes a short bibliography that will direct students or interested general readers toward other sources for further investigation. Special attention is paid to African American folklore, Asian American folklore, and the folklore of other traditions that are often overlooked or marginalized in other studies of the topic.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1842
Book Description
A fascinating survey of the entire history of tall tales, folklore, and mythology in the United States from earliest times to the present, including stories and myths from the modern era that have become an essential part of contemporary popular culture. Folklore has been a part of American culture for as long as humans have inhabited North America, and increasingly formed an intrinsic part of American culture as diverse peoples from Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania arrived. In modern times, folklore and tall tales experienced a rejuvenation with the emergence of urban legends and the growing popularity of science fiction and conspiracy theories, with mass media such as comic books, television, and films contributing to the retelling of old myths. This multi-volume encyclopedia will teach readers the central myths and legends that have formed American culture since its earliest years of settlement. Its entries provide a fascinating glimpse into the collective American imagination over the past 400 years through the stories that have shaped it. Organized alphabetically, the coverage includes Native American creation myths, "tall tales" like George Washington chopping down his father's cherry tree and the adventures of "King of the Wild Frontier" Davy Crockett, through to today's "urban myths." Each entry explains the myth or legend and its importance and provides detailed information about the people and events involved. Each entry also includes a short bibliography that will direct students or interested general readers toward other sources for further investigation. Special attention is paid to African American folklore, Asian American folklore, and the folklore of other traditions that are often overlooked or marginalized in other studies of the topic.
The National Union Catalog, Pre-1956 Imprints
Author: Library of Congress
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Category : Catalogs, Union
Languages : en
Pages : 712
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Category : Catalogs, Union
Languages : en
Pages : 712
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Catalogue of Printed Books in the Library of the British Museum ...
Author: British Museum. Department of Printed Books
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Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1058
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Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1058
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A Treasury of Pleasure Books for Young People
Author: Joseph Cundall
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781462257782
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Hardcover reprint of the original 1856 edition - beautifully bound in brown cloth covers featuring titles stamped in gold, 8vo - 6x9. No adjustments have been made to the original text, giving readers the full antiquarian experience. For quality purposes, all text and images are printed as black and white. This item is printed on demand. Book Information: Cundall, Joseph. A Treasury Of Pleasure Books For Young People. Indiana: Repressed Publishing LLC, 2012. Original Publishing: Cundall, Joseph. A Treasury Of Pleasure Books For Young People, . London: Sampson Low & Son, 47 Ludgate Hill, 1856. Subject: Nursery rhymes
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781462257782
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Hardcover reprint of the original 1856 edition - beautifully bound in brown cloth covers featuring titles stamped in gold, 8vo - 6x9. No adjustments have been made to the original text, giving readers the full antiquarian experience. For quality purposes, all text and images are printed as black and white. This item is printed on demand. Book Information: Cundall, Joseph. A Treasury Of Pleasure Books For Young People. Indiana: Repressed Publishing LLC, 2012. Original Publishing: Cundall, Joseph. A Treasury Of Pleasure Books For Young People, . London: Sampson Low & Son, 47 Ludgate Hill, 1856. Subject: Nursery rhymes
The Rhode Island Educational Magazine
Author: Elisha Reynolds Potter
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Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 406
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Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 406
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The British Catalogue of Books Published from October 1837 to December 1852
Author: Sampson Low
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Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 618
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Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 618
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The Spectator
Author:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 616
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 616
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The British Catalogue of Books, Published from October 1837 to December 1852: General alphabet
Author:
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Category : Bibliography, National
Languages : en
Pages : 612
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Bibliography, National
Languages : en
Pages : 612
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