Encyclopedia of American Folklore
- ISBN-10
- 1438129793
- ISBN-13
- 9781438129792
- Category
- Folklore
- Pages
- 468
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2006
- Publisher
- Infobase Publishing
- Author
- Linda S. Watts
Description
Presents an A-to-Z reference to American folklore with articles on folk heroes, authors, significant historical events, cultural groups, social aspects and more.
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