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American Myths, Legends, and Tall Tales: An Encyclopedia of American Folklore (3 volumes)

✍ Scribed by Christopher R. Fee; Jeffrey B. Webb

Publisher
ABC-CLIO
Year
2016
Tongue
English
Leaves
1160
Category
Library
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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.

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