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

Label
An anthology of American folktales and legends
Title
An anthology of American folktales and legends
Statement of responsibility
Frank de Caro, editor
Title variation
American folktales and legends
Contributor
Subject
Language
eng
Cataloging source
DLC
Dewey number
398.20973
Index
index present
LC call number
GR105
LC item number
.A67 2009
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
bibliography
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorDate
1943-2020
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
De Caro, F. A.
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
  • Tales
  • Legends
  • Folklore
Label
An anthology of American folktales and legends, Frank de Caro, editor
Instantiates
Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
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
Control code
1194967
Dimensions
26 cm.
Extent
xlii, 358 pages
Isbn
9780765621290
Isbn Type
(hardcover : alk. paper)
Lccn
2008007917
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
System control number
  • (Sirsi) 1194967
  • (OCoLC)212627165
Label
An anthology of American folktales and legends, Frank de Caro, editor
Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
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
Control code
1194967
Dimensions
26 cm.
Extent
xlii, 358 pages
Isbn
9780765621290
Isbn Type
(hardcover : alk. paper)
Lccn
2008007917
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
System control number
  • (Sirsi) 1194967
  • (OCoLC)212627165

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