This illustrated account presents an interesting history of folklore as well as a retelling of famous American legends.

"This book shows how folklore -- magic, miracles, and tales of enchanted princesses and genial giants -- is still alive and well in the modern mass media.... co

Contains over 500 articles Ranging over foodways and folksongs, quiltmaking and computer lore, Pecos Bill, Butch Cassidy, and Elvis sightings, more than 500 art

A collection of folklore, including an index of authors, titles, and first lines of songs and an index of subjects and names.