In fact, i was surprised to find such a wide range of picture books. American folklore and legend hardcover july 1, 1981 by robert dolezal author 4. Native american legends about badgers lakota badger story. American folklore and legend 9780895770455 by dolezal, robert and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books. Jan harold brunvand born march 23, 1933 is a retired american folklorist, researcher, writer, public speaker, and professor emeritus of english at the university of utah brunvand is best known for popularizing the concept of the urban legend, a form of modern folklore or story telling. Those who crossed the country to settle the west, slogged through the muggy south, and fished the seas and wild rivers all had to face formidable obstacles including famine, predators, and what must have been extended periods of sheer boredom without television and movies, entertainment in late 18th and early 19th. American folklore and legend by readers digest editors 1981, hardcover.
So much great information, so many interesting folk stories great book for our home school. Buy a cheap copy of american folklore and legend book by readers digest association. Myths, legends, and folklore of africanamericans 96 books. Encyclopedia of american myth, legend, and folklore. Contains over 500 articles ranging over foodways and folksongs, quiltmak. American folklore and legend by readers digest 1978, hardcover description. As a new country, the united states had fewer economic resources for book production, and the protestant work ethic looked askance at devoting time to reading and writing works of fiction. Stories once swapped by coal miners deep beneath the ground, tales once told around the fire by 18th century fur trappers. This book contains a wide, colorful selection of classic american folklore. If you would like to recommend a native american book for this page or think one of the ones on here should be removed, please contact us telling us why. If youre a fan of americana, or even just short stories of interesting note, this is a worthwhile read. Join a live hosted trivia game for your favorite pub trivia experience done virtually. The fauna of the united states section in borges book is traceable to browns 1935 pamphlet paul bunyan natural history.
Play sporcle s virtual live trivia to have fun, connect with people, and get your trivia on. A book of creatures a complete guide to entities of myth. Publication date 1978 topics folklore, legends, folklore. American folklore and legend hardcover january 1, 1991 by readers digest author visit amazons readers digest page. Frenchcanadian lumber camp legends about bunyan, which were later adapted by americans, claimed that he was delivered to earth by five giant storks, since he was already dozens of feet tall as a baby. The stories and tall tales for kids books i chose for this list are colonial or postcolonial american folktales. An encyclopedia of american folklore 9781610695671. Folk tales, myths, and legends for grades prek5 book list. The term folklore is generally used to refer to the traditional beliefs, myths, tales, and practices of a people which have beem disseminated in an informal manner usually via word of mouth, although in modern times the internet has. Retellings of american folktales and legends, native american myths, weather folklore, ghost stories and more from each of the 50 united states of america. American indian legends and folklore this page is our collection of links to authentic books about native american folklore and mythology for sale online.
During the middle ages, the native american mississippian culture was prominent there, and build large cities and huge mounds, before declining and eventually disappearing in the 0s. American myths, legends, and tall tales gettysburg college. In these stories, much like earlier european, greek, and roman tales, the accounts can often be only be guessed at, as to whether they are fact or fiction, but they continue to make the rounds of new generations. If it werent for paul bunyan, america just wouldnt be as interesting geographically. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Washington irving was responsible for much of the existing american folklore, in tales like rip van winkle and the legend of sleepy hollow. Historical context in the legend of sleepy hollow owl eyes. Creole, africanamerican, american southwest, pioneer tales and more. In accordance with their views of nature and spirit, they constantly appeal to these powers, at every step of their lives. Youre looking today at a american folklore and legend. American folklore and legend by robert dolezal and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. American folklore and legend by readers digest 1978.
American folklore and legend by editors, readers digest. Find folk tales and legends from all over the world in this book list for grades prek5. Many navajos believe firmly in the existence of skinwalkers and refuse to discuss them publicly for fear of retribution. They believe skinwalkers walk freely among the tribe and secretly transform under the cover of night. Finally, the spiritual successor of fearsome creatures was tryons 1939 fearsome critters. Within limits carefully delineated in the preface e. The classic childrens book legend of the indian paintbrush by tomie depaola put into video format for my new media publishing course. I was quite happy that i was able to include a diverse range of american folktales on this list. Legend and belief is a descriptive and analytical study of the legend, the most prolific and characteristic form of folklore in contemporary western civilization. The folk tales of the new york dutch settlers were uniquely american in origin. An anthology of popular american stories, poems, songs, and lore that have become part of the folklore of the united states. Slavery, underground railroad, people including harriet tubman, martin luther king jr.
Book of canadian indian legends about a trickster badger actually kekwajoolox. The metaphor continues with references to disputability, rules of law, and testimony pp. In fact, humans have lived there for at least the past 12,000 years. American history is filled with folklore, native american mythology, and real truths that make for wonderful campfire tales. Recommended books of badger stories from native american myth and legend badger, the mischiefmaker. Native american legends while a great spirit constitutes the basis of indian theory, the tribes believe in multiple deities, which are surrounded by mythology. A great book full of inspiring legends, very well written and organized. Admitted to the union in 1821 as the 24 th state, missouri has a long history of human habitation. For the name folklore in its present signification, embracing the popular traditions, proverbial sayings, tales, superstitions, and customs of the people, we are in a great measure indebted to researchers and authors of myths and legends, which are now recognised as an important branch of antiquarian research.
See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. American folklore and legend book by readers digest. Folklore has been a part of american culture for as long as humans have inhabited north america, and increasingly formed an intrinsic part of american culture as diverse peoples from europe, africa, asia, and oceania arrived. This chronological anthology of heroes and heroines, c. Battle, kemp plummer, illustrated by john battle, great american folklore. Exciting, illustrated folk book that describes everything in a very ease and. If a virtual private party is more your thing, go here for details. Stories from the famous to the obscure, this book artfully brings american folklore and history to life.
This book shows how folkloremagic, miracles, and tales of enchanted princesses and genial giantsis still alive and well in the modern mass media contains a wealth of facts and observations with which to conjure. American indian myths and legends the pantheon fairy tale and folklore library by richard erdoes and alfonso ortiz aug 12, 1985 4. Books on folklore ghost stories, legends, folk tales of america. Sioux indian legend of a spirit warrior who rescues a hardworking badger family from a greedy bear. American folklore and legend by readers digest association. American folklore and legend by readers digest editors.
Native american indian badger legends, meaning and. It is quite easy to comprehend even thought english is a second language to me. American indian myths and legends the pantheon fairy tale. Washington irving published the legend of sleepy hollow in his 1819 story collection the sketch. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. The navajo skinwalker legend is one of the more complex and terrifying stories, steeped in mystery and evil intent. Urban legends are too good to be true stories that travel by word of mouth, by print or the internet.
A complete guide to entities of myth, legend, and folklore. American folklore is a homegrown mythology so fresh it usually draws on historical persons or incidents, transforming them into fiction with a. These creatures from the folklore of the cuiva of colombia and venezuela are seasonal beings, seen in the rainy season and especially after a recent rainfall. American folklore and legend 9780895770455 by dolezal, robert and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The grit and determination of the american pioneers was truly impressive. When irvings sketch book came out, many americans heralded the stories as the birth of american fiction. He became editor of the encyclopedia of american studies, then he became editor of the journals material culture and folklore historian and now edits book series entitled material worlds for the university press of kentucky and jewish cultural studies. American folklore and legend by readers digest editors 1981. In modern times, folklore and tall tales experienced a rejuvenation with the emergence of urban legends and the growing popularity of science fiction and conspiracy. Watch the original animated video from 1948 and find out why this american legend was such an integral part of pioneer history.