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American Folklore: An Encyclopedia (Garland Reference Library of the Humanities)

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American Folklore: An Encyclopedia (Garland Reference Library of the Humanities)
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Contains over 500 articles
Ranging over foodways and folksongs, quiltmaking and computer lore, Pecos Bill, Butch Cassidy, and Elvis sightings, more than 500 articles spotlight folk literature, music, and crafts; sports and holidays; tall tales and legendary figures; genres and forms; scholarly approaches and theories; regions and ethnic groups; performers and collectors; writers and scholars; religious beliefs and practices. The alphabetically arranged entries vary from concise definitions to detailed surveys, each accompanied by a brief, up-to-date bibliography.
Special features
*More than 2000 contributors
*Over 500 articles spotlight folk literature, music, crafts, and more
*Alphabetically arranged
*Entries accompanied by up-to-date bibliographies
*Edited by America's best-known folklore authority
Country USA
Brand Routledge
Manufacturer Garland Publishing Company
Binding Hardcover
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780815307518
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

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