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This two-volume set showcases 500 stories and 100 songs, reflecting the rich tapestry of American folklore as collected by the author during his tenure as national folklore editor for the Federal Writer's Project and as an archivist at the Library of Congress. Celebrated by Carl Sandburg, it serves as a comprehensive encyclopedia of American culture, capturing the spirit and struggles of settlers and homesteaders while providing insights into the nation's historical landscape through engaging narratives and lively yarns.
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A Treasury of American Folklore. Stories, Ballads, and Traditions of the People, B. A. Botkin
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- Released
- 1944
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- Title
- A Treasury of American Folklore. Stories, Ballads, and Traditions of the People
- Language
- English
- Authors
- B. A. Botkin
- Publisher
- Crown Publishers
- Released
- 1944
- Format
- Hardcover with dust jacket
- Category
- Myths / Legends, Other history
- Description
- This two-volume set showcases 500 stories and 100 songs, reflecting the rich tapestry of American folklore as collected by the author during his tenure as national folklore editor for the Federal Writer's Project and as an archivist at the Library of Congress. Celebrated by Carl Sandburg, it serves as a comprehensive encyclopedia of American culture, capturing the spirit and struggles of settlers and homesteaders while providing insights into the nation's historical landscape through engaging narratives and lively yarns.