David J. Puglia (Book order)

David J. Puglia Book order

David J. Puglia explores the intricate connections between folklore, urban identity, and popular culture, particularly within American traditions. His work delves into how folk customs and narratives are shaped and manifest within cityscapes, influencing collective perceptions of place. Puglia analyzes the ways these folkloric elements contribute to the construction of community and individual identity in contemporary societies.

Maryland Legends: Folklore from the Old Line State

192 pages
7 hours of reading

3.4(36)Add rating

The demon car of Seven Hills Road, the ominous Hell House above the Patapsco River, the mythical Snallygaster of western Maryland--these are the extraordinary tales and bizarre creatures that color Maryland's folklore. The Blue Dog of Port Tobacco faithfully guards his master's gold even in death, and in Cambridge, the headless ghost of Big Liz watches over the treasure of Greenbriar Swamp. The woods of Prince George's County are home to stories of the menacing Goatman, while on stormy nights at the nearby University of Maryland, the strains of a ghostly piano float from Marie Mount Hall. From the storied heroics of the First Maryland Regiment in the Revolutionary War to the mystery of the Poe Toaster, folklorists Trevor J. Blank and David J. Puglia unravel the legends of Maryland.