Format:
xxvi, 934 p. :
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ill. ;
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21 cm.
Note:
Pt. 1. Fabulous Yankees. Yankee peddlers and tricksters ; Local characters ; Stout fellows and hard liars -- pt. 2. Myths, legends, and traditions. Wonders of the invisible world ; The powers of darkness ; Place lore ; Historical traditions -- pt. 3. Beliefs and customs. The power of faith ; The force of custom -- pt. 4. Word lore. Yankeeisms ; Folk-say -- pt. 5. Songs and rhymes. Ballads and songs ; Rhymes and jingles
Language:
English