Buying the Wind (Paperback, New ed)

This anthology of regional folklore displays the abundance, humor, and continuing vigor of the American oral tradition. The collection explores rich and distinctive lore of Maine Down-Easters, Pennsylvania Dutchmen, Southern mountaineers, Louisiana Cajuns, Illinois Egyptians, Southwest Mexicans, and Utah Mormons.
Their tales, songs, riddles, proverbs, games, superstitions, and customs provide a wealth of living folklore presented here as it was recorded in the field. And this unvarnished folklore fact--retains the spicy flavor of authentic narrative, told in the vernacular of the skillful folk storyteller.

General

Imprint:	University of Chicago Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 1972
First published:	August 1972
Authors:	Richard M. Dorson
Dimensions:	204 x 135 x 36mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	592
Edition:	New ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-226-15862-4
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Myths & mythology Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Customs & folklore > Folklore Books > Religion & Spirituality > Myths & mythology
LSN:	0-226-15862-4
Barcode:	9780226158624

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