A Civil War Treasury

A Civil War Treasury
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Publisher : Booksales
Total Pages : 625
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ISBN-10 : 0890099677
ISBN-13 : 9780890099674
Rating : 4/5 (77 Downloads)

Synopsis A Civil War Treasury by : Benjamin Albert Botkin

Culled from a wide variety of contemporary sources--letters, diaries, newspapers, periodicals, pamphlets--this book contains a rich sampling of Civil War storytelling of all types.

A Civil War Treasury of Tales, Legends and Folklore

A Civil War Treasury of Tales, Legends and Folklore
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Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Total Pages : 656
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ISBN-10 : 0803261721
ISBN-13 : 9780803261723
Rating : 4/5 (21 Downloads)

Synopsis A Civil War Treasury of Tales, Legends and Folklore by : Benjamin Albert Botkin

Stories of bravery, humor, and faith reflect the emotions and attitudes of freedmen, women, deserters, patriots, and resisters towards the war, as well as their opinions of Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, and "Stonewall" Jackson.

Myths and Mysteries of the Civil War

Myths and Mysteries of the Civil War
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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages : 203
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ISBN-10 : 9780762768752
ISBN-13 : 0762768754
Rating : 4/5 (52 Downloads)

Synopsis Myths and Mysteries of the Civil War by : Michael R. Bradley

Fourteen Mind-Boggling Tales from America’s Deadliest Conflict—commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War • Was Ulysses S. Grant really a “perpetual drunk”? Some said he never met a bottle he didn’t like. But did his headache medication also cause intoxication-like behavior? And did much of the talk originate with those jealous of Grant? • Was Stonewall Jackson just a “sucker”? Thomas Jonathan Jackson became known not only as a brilliant strategist but also as an eccentric who obsessively sucked lemons. Was it a love of fresh fruit? Or his favorite method of dealing with heartburn? • What happened to the lost Confederate gold? Ever since the evacuation of Richmond on April 2, 1865, rumors abounded that the Confederate treasury had been loaded aboard a train and sent on its way into hiding. Can we “follow the money”? In at least one case the answer is “yes.” From the legend of the Yankee “human shield” behind Nathan Bedford Forrest’s saddle to the unexplained sinking of the Hunley, Myths and Mysteries of the Civil War makes history fun and pulls back the curtain on some of the most fascinating and compelling stories of the war that almost tore America apart

A Treasury of American Folklore

A Treasury of American Folklore
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Total Pages : 970
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ISBN-10 : UCSC:32106006444902
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Rating : 4/5 (02 Downloads)

Synopsis A Treasury of American Folklore by : Benjamin Albert Botkin

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

Treasury of Norse Mythology

Treasury of Norse Mythology
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Publisher : National Geographic Books
Total Pages : 196
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ISBN-10 : 9781426320989
ISBN-13 : 1426320981
Rating : 4/5 (89 Downloads)

Synopsis Treasury of Norse Mythology by : Donna Jo Napoli

Illustrated stories of gods, goddesses, heroes and monsters come to life in this collection of Norse myths, including those of the thunder god Thor, the one-eyed god and Allfather Odin, and the trickster god Loki.

The Doctor to the Dead

The Doctor to the Dead
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Publisher : Univ of South Carolina Press
Total Pages : 241
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ISBN-10 : 9781643361383
ISBN-13 : 1643361384
Rating : 4/5 (83 Downloads)

Synopsis The Doctor to the Dead by : John Bennett

A collection of fantastical and macabre Gullah-inspired folklore that illuminates African-American life in nineteenth-century South Carolina. You ask for a story. I will tell you one, fact for fact and true for true. . . . So begins “Crook-Neck Dick,” one of twenty-three stories in this beguiling collection of Charleston lore. John Bennett’s interpretations of the legends shared with him by African-descended Charlestonians have entertained generations. Among them are tales of ghosts, conjuring, superhuman feats, and supernatural powers; accounts of ingenuity, humor, terror, mystery, and solidarity will enchant folklorists, students of Charleston history, and all those who love a good ghost story. Julia Eichelberger, the Marybelle Higgins Howe Professor of Southern Literature and an executive board member of the Center for Study of Slavery at the College of Charleston in South Carolina, provides an introduction. “A collection of folk story, myth, drolleries, macabre unreason . . . old tales of death, mystery, bizarre incredibilities, diabolic influence, demanding ghosts, buried treasure, enchantments, miracles, visitations, and the dead that are not dead.” —Kirkus Reviews

Baseball Myths

Baseball Myths
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Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Total Pages : 217
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ISBN-10 : 9780810885462
ISBN-13 : 0810885468
Rating : 4/5 (62 Downloads)

Synopsis Baseball Myths by : Bill Deane

Baseball followers have been perpetuating, debating, and debunking myths for nearly two centuries, producing a treasury of baseball stories and "facts." Yet never before have these elements of baseball history been carefully scrutinized and compiled into one comprehensive work--until now. In Baseball Myths: Debating, Debunking, and Disproving Tales from the Diamond, award-winning researcher Bill Deane examines baseball legends--old and new. This book covers such legendary players as Shoeless Joe Jackson, Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, Jackie Robinson, Pete Rose, and Derek Jeter, while also looking at lesser-known figures like Dummy Hoy, Grover Land, Wally Pipp, and Babe Herman--not to mention people who found fame in other fields, such as Civil War General Abner Doubleday, Cuban dictator Fidel Castro, and comedians Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. Deane's original research and logic will educate, amuse, and often surprise readers, revealing the truth behind such legends as the inventor of baseball, the first black player in the major leagues, and even the origin of the hot dog. With photographs, stats, and more than 80 myths examined, this book is sure to fascinate everyone, from the casual baseball fan to lifelong devotees of the sport.

Star Wars: Myths & Fables

Star Wars: Myths & Fables
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Publisher : Disney Electronic Content
Total Pages : 176
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ISBN-10 : 9781368055154
ISBN-13 : 136805515X
Rating : 4/5 (54 Downloads)

Synopsis Star Wars: Myths & Fables by : Lucasfilm Press

Star Wars: Batu In-World Fairytales Book

A Treasury of Western Folklore

A Treasury of Western Folklore
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Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : OCLC:1131955716
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Rating : 4/5 (16 Downloads)

Synopsis A Treasury of Western Folklore by : Benjamin Albert Botkin

A Treasury of African American Christmas Stories

A Treasury of African American Christmas Stories
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Publisher : Beacon Press
Total Pages : 250
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ISBN-10 : 9780807027837
ISBN-13 : 0807027839
Rating : 4/5 (37 Downloads)

Synopsis A Treasury of African American Christmas Stories by : Bettye Collier-Thomas

An Esquire “Best Christmas Book to Read During the Holidays” A collection of Christmas stories written by African-American journalists, activists, and writers from the late 19th century to the modern civil rights movement. Back in print for the first time in over a decade, this landmark collection features writings from well-known black writers, activists, and visionaries such as Pauline Hopkins, Langston Hughes, and John Henrik Clarke along with literary gems from rediscovered writers. Originally published in African American newspapers, periodicals, and journals between 1880 and 1953, these enchanting Christmas tales are part of the black literary tradition that flourished after the Civil War. Edited and assembled by esteemed historian Dr. Bettye Collier-Thomas, the short stories and poems in this collection reflect the Christmas experiences of everyday African Americans and explore familial and romantic love, faith, and more serious topics such as racism, violence, poverty, and racial identity. Featuring the best stories and poems from previous editions along with new material including “The Sermon in the Cradle” by W. E. B. Du Bois, A Treasury of African American Christmas Stories celebrates a rich storytelling tradition and will be cherished by readers for years to come.