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Bypaths in Dixie Folk Tales of the South

Bypaths in Dixie Folk Tales of the South

Bypaths in Dixie Folk Tales of the South

Sarah Johnson Cocke

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2005
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
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9781417907779
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Bypaths in Dixie Folk Tales of the South is a collection of traditional folk tales from the Southern United States, compiled and edited by Sarah Johnson Cocke. The book includes stories from various states in the South, including Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama. The tales cover a range of themes, including love, betrayal, trickery, and supernatural occurrences. Some of the stories feature familiar characters from Southern folklore, such as Brer Rabbit and Brer Fox. Others are lesser-known tales that offer insight into the unique culture and traditions of the region. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the rich oral storytelling tradition of the South, and is a must-read for anyone interested in Southern folklore and culture.1911. Contents: The Rooster Telephone; Old Man Gully�������s Hant; Jack O�������Lantern and the Glow Worm; Miss Race Hoss an������� de Fleas; Miss Race Hoss�������s Party; Ned Dog and Billy Goat; How the Bill Goat Lost His Tail; Shoo Fly; Election Day; Mister Bad �������Simmon Tree; Big Eye Buzzard; Mill Lilly Dove; Mister Grab-All Spider; Mister Rattlesnake; Miss Queen Bee; and Mister Tall Pine�������s Christmas Tree.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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