Myths and Legends of Our Own Land

Myths and Legends of Our Own Land
Title Myths and Legends of Our Own Land PDF eBook
Author Charles Montgomery Skinner
Publisher
Pages 338
Release 1896
Genre Folklore
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Myths and Legends of Our Own Land; Complete

Myths and Legends of Our Own Land; Complete
Title Myths and Legends of Our Own Land; Complete PDF eBook
Author Charles M. Skinner
Publisher BoD – Books on Demand
Pages 630
Release 2023-05-19
Genre Fiction
ISBN 3368354965

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Myths and Legends of Our Own Land

Myths and Legends of Our Own Land
Title Myths and Legends of Our Own Land PDF eBook
Author Charles M. Skinner
Publisher The Floating Press
Pages 635
Release 2014-02-01
Genre Fiction
ISBN 1776530292

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When one thinks of classic fairy tales and folklore, it's usually the enchanted forests of Europe that spring to mind. But in Charles M. Skinner's Myths and Legends of Our Own Land, the author proves that scrappy upstart America is an equally rich source of myths and legends. This engaging volume brings together dozens of old favorites and more obscure tales, as well.

Myths and Legends of Our Own Land

Myths and Legends of Our Own Land
Title Myths and Legends of Our Own Land PDF eBook
Author Charles Montgomery Skinner
Publisher J.B. Lippincott
Pages 344
Release 1896
Genre Folklore
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Myths & Legends of Our Own Land

Myths & Legends of Our Own Land
Title Myths & Legends of Our Own Land PDF eBook
Author Charles M. Skinner
Publisher Cosimo, Inc.
Pages 329
Release 2005-01-01
Genre Fiction
ISBN 1596051795

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It is unthinkingly said and often, that America is not old enough to have developed a legendary era... Yet the record of our country's progress is of deep import, and as time goes on the figures seen against the morning twilight of our -Charles M. Skinner, in the Preface Here in two concise volumes are the complete writings of folklorist Charles Skinner, originally published in nine books in 1896, and considered a primary source by generations of researchers and readers of American cultural history and literature. Volume 1 includes the supernatural and spooky stories of the Hudson Valley-including the "best known of American legends," that of Rip Van Winkle-and Manhattan Island, the Delaware region and New England. With such evocative titles as "F AUTHOR BIO: In addition to his extensive collections of folklore, CHARLES MONTGOMERY SKINNER (1852-1907) also authored Little Gardens: How to Beautify City Yards and Small Country Spaces (1904).

Myths and Legends of Our Own Land; In Two Volumes

Myths and Legends of Our Own Land; In Two Volumes
Title Myths and Legends of Our Own Land; In Two Volumes PDF eBook
Author Charles M. Skinner
Publisher BoD – Books on Demand
Pages 313
Release 2023-05-19
Genre Fiction
ISBN 3368354930

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Myths and Legends of Our Own Land

Myths and Legends of Our Own Land
Title Myths and Legends of Our Own Land PDF eBook
Author Charles M Skinner
Publisher Double 9 Books
Pages 0
Release 2023-11
Genre
ISBN 9789359328300

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"Myths and Legends of Our Own Land," written by Charles M. Skinner, is an enthralling collection that reveals the rich tapestry of folklore and legends that are woven into the fabric of American history and society. The myths, tales, and superstitions that have defined American identity are brought to life by Charles M. Skinner's painstaking research and compelling storytelling. The book explores the length and width of the country, presenting the distinctive storylines that have been passed down through generations, from the creepy ghost legends of New England to the heroic sagas of the Wild West. Skinner introduces readers to both human and supernatural characters, as well as the monuments and settings that inspired these stories, in his beautiful words. Skinner delivers a vibrant panorama of the cultural mosaic that is the United States, whether reciting Native American traditions, repeating colonial-era fables, or examining more recent folklore.