| Description |
448 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm |
| Note |
At head of title: Reader's digest. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Our popular traditions -- Land of the pilgrims' pride: new lore on a new land -- Inland kingdom -- Search of Cibola -- Saltwater bandits -- Spirit of '76 -- Sea to shining sea: legendary backwoodsman -- Riverboat roarers -- Arkansas to the Alamo -- Trailblazers and trappers -- Great overland adventure -- Gold! gold! gold! -- Blow the man down -- When cotton was king -- This is my country: house divide cannot stand -- Wild, wild west -- Melting pot -- Breadwinners -- Sky's the limit -- Guide to folk events in America -- Picture credits -- Acknowledgments -- Text credits -- Index. |
| Summary |
An anthology of popular American stories, poems, songs, and lore that have become part of the folklore of the United States. |
| Subject |
Folklore -- United States.
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United States -- Social life and customs.
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Legends -- United States.
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| Added Author |
Reader's Digest Association.
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| ISBN |
0895770458 |
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