Bibliograph

An anthology of American folktales and legends, Frank de Caro, editor

Type

Label

An anthology of American folktales and legends, Frank de Caro, editor

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

An anthology of American folktales and legends

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

212627165

Responsibility statement

Frank de Caro, editor

Table Of Contents

Native American and native Hawaiian narratives. Folktales from a number of traditions. Animal tales -- Jack and his fellows: classic hero tales -- Brave, resourceful, and kindly women -- The grateful dead and other magic helpers -- Magical powers and magical objects -- Lucky accidents -- Riddles and clever words -- Tricks and tricksters -- Husbands and wives -- Priests, preachers, and other professions -- Fools and mishaps -- "Trick" tales and parodies -- Lies and other tall tales -- Some other humorous tales -- Religious tales -- Legends from a number of traditions. Ghosts and wraiths -- Witchcraft, magic, and healing -- Omens and other strange events -- The devil -- Divine retribution and other miracles -- Native Americans -- Folk heros, local characters, and wild people -- Panthers, snakes, and other beasts -- Hidden treasure and lost mines -- Slavery and the civil war -- Outlaws, crime, and criminals -- Horrors -- Place names and other origins -- Occupational legends -- "Urban" legends

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American folktales and legends

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