A Book Of New England Legends And Folk Lore In Prose And Poetry

A Book Of New England Legends And Folk Lore In Prose And Poetry

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Publisher's Synopsis

A Book of New England Legends and Folk Lore in Prose and Poetry is a collection of tales and stories from the New England region of the United States, compiled and edited by Samuel Adams Drake. The book includes both prose and poetry, and covers a wide range of topics including Native American legends, ghost stories, historical events, and supernatural occurrences. The tales are drawn from a variety of sources, including oral traditions, local newspapers, and historical records. Some of the most famous stories in the collection include the legend of Sleepy Hollow, the story of the Salem Witch Trials, and the tale of the Headless Horseman. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of New England, and is sure to delight readers interested in folklore, history, and the supernatural.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781163349335
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: 973
Language: English
Number of pages: 498
Weight: 898g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 31mm