This anthology of regional folklore displays the abundance, humor, and continuing vigor of the American oral tradition. The collection explores rich and distinctive lore of Maine Down-Easters, Pennsylvania Dutchmen, Southern mountaineers, Louisiana Cajuns, Illinois Egyptians, Southwest Mexicans, and Utah Mormons.Their tales, songs, riddles, proverbs, games, superstitions, and customs provide a wealth of living folklore presented here as it was recorded in the field. And this unvarnished folklore fact--retains the spicy flavor of authentic narrative, told in the vernacular of the skillful folk storyteller.
- ISBN10 0226158616
- ISBN13 9780226158617
- Publish Date 1 August 1972
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 14 June 2021
- Publish Country US
- Imprint University of Chicago Press
- Format Hardcover
- Language English