A fascinating survey of the entire history of tall tales, folklore, and mythology in the United States from earliest tim
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The truth and nothing but the truth'Richard Shenkman sheds light on America's most believed legends. The story
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Here for the first time is a history of American folkloristic ideas and the figures who shaped them. Simon Bronner puts
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Despite decades of effort and billions of dollars spent to combat the problem, illicit drug use in the United States is
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Discover the delightful tales, characters, and themes of classic American storytelling in this comprehensive Dictionary
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Mexican Americans are rapidly becoming the largest minority in the United States, playing a vital role in the culture of
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Compiled under the criteria: (1) statement of sources and faithfulness to them, (2) a true reflection of Indian cosmolog
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This marvelous collection brings together the great myths and legends of the United States--from the creation stories of
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*Includes pictures of historic art depicting Pocahontas and important people and places in her life. *Discusses John Smi
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