The Folklore Of Maine

Author : Horace P. Beck
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2018-12-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781789124125

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The Folklore of Maine by Horace P. Beck Pdf

“THIS is not a scholarly book in the pedantic sense nor is it intended to be one. Neither is it a complete collection of Maine folklore. Rather, it is a selection of tales, beliefs, superstitions, songs, and customs of people of English-speaking stock in Maine. It is a book that attempts to give illustrations of most of the major aspects of folklore that are, or have been within the last twenty years, extant in the state.”—Horace P. Beck, Introduction “There is no dearth of folklore in the little state of Maine. This book has placed some important examples of folklore into their historical contexts. A diversified sampling is given and we are surprised to learn how much of folklore is a disguise or an exaggeration of the real past.”—Kirkus Review

Author : Horace Palmer Beck
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2011-10-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1258201941

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The Folklore of Maine by Horace Palmer Beck Pdf

Author : Christopher Packard
Publisher : Down East Books
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781608937271

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Mythical Creatures of Maine by Christopher Packard Pdf

Maine folklore is rich in tales of humans confronted by strange beasts, both wonderful and terrifying. The Abenaki, or “First People” had their tales of Glooskap and Pamola. Other tales came with European settlers; and others sprang up almost out of nothing around the fires of the logging camps. Based on meticulous research into these legends and folk tales, this volume is an encyclopedia, a field guide to the creatures that can be found in Maine and beyond. While the tales are whimsical and fun, they can also be considered serious scholarship.

Author : Maine Folklife Center
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Folklore
ISBN : 0943197279

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Northeast Folklore by Maine Folklife Center Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1958
Category : Folklore
ISBN : LCCN:64056134

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Northeast Folklore by Anonim Pdf

Author : Michelle Souliere
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467147484

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Bigfoot in Maine by Michelle Souliere Pdf

The dark woods of Maine have been the setting for many eerie and unexplained events, none more captivating than sightings of a giant hominid known as Bigfoot. But what makes this corner of New England such a perfect place for this cryptid to live? Learn about the ecology and geography that support the legend and meet the people forever changed by close encounters with it. From previously unpublished eyewitness accounts to modern-day media portrayals, author and illustrator Michelle Souliere presents this detailed history of the phenomenon and folklore that has lurked in shadows for generations.

Author : Michelle Y. Souliere
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 115 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2012-05-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9781614231714

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Strange Maine by Michelle Y. Souliere Pdf

Maine is well known as a land of fresh air and clean water, as the home of L.L. Bean and as one of the most popular camping and outdoor recreation destinations in the country. But what lies behind this idyllic facade? Unmapped roads. Whispering rocks. Deadening fog. Ghost pirates. Lonely islands. THINGS in the woods. This is the great state of Maine, home of Stephen King, land of the Great Northern Woods and all the mystery that lies within their dark footprint. What better setting than this for tales of strange creatures, murderers, madmen and eccentric hermits? From the "Headless Halloween of 1940" to the mystery of who lies in the grave of V.P. Coolidge; from Bigfoot sightings to the "witch's grave" in a Portland cemetery, writer and illustrator Michelle Souliere brings to life these strange-but-true tales from the Pine Tree State.

Author : Jan Harold Brunvand
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 812 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2006-05-24
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781135578787

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American Folklore by Jan Harold Brunvand Pdf

Contains over 500 articles Ranging over foodways and folksongs, quiltmaking and computer lore, Pecos Bill, Butch Cassidy, and Elvis sightings, more than 500 articles spotlight folk literature, music, and crafts; sports and holidays; tall tales and legendary figures; genres and forms; scholarly approaches and theories; regions and ethnic groups; performers and collectors; writers and scholars; religious beliefs and practices. The alphabetically arranged entries vary from concise definitions to detailed surveys, each accompanied by a brief, up-to-date bibliography. Special features *More than 2000 contributors *Over 500 articles spotlight folk literature, music, crafts, and more *Alphabetically arranged *Entries accompanied by up-to-date bibliographies *Edited by America's best-known folklore authority

Author : Marcus LiBrizzi
Publisher : Down East Books
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2007-09-04
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780892728244

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Dark Woods, Chill Waters by Marcus LiBrizzi Pdf

Forgotten somewhere between Bar Harbor, Maine, and New Brunswick, Canada, lies the most remote and mysterious section of the Eastern Seaboard. It is a region rich in stark beauty—and supernatural lore. The harsh landscape, with its rocky seaside cliffs and thundering surf and miles of dark, mysterious forest farther inland, lends itself to the ghost story. Overlaying the ghost tales gathered in this book is a sense of unspeakable horror and malice.

Author : Manly Hardy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Animals
ISBN : UVA:X004176338

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Manly Hardy (1832-1910) by Manly Hardy Pdf

Author : Terry Ann Mood-Leopold
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 497 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2004-09-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781576076217

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American Regional Folklore by Terry Ann Mood-Leopold Pdf

An easy-to-use guide to American regional folklore with advice on conducting research, regional essays, and a selective annotated bibliography. American Regional Folklore begins with a chapter on library research, including how to locate a library suitable for folklore research, how to understand a library's resources, and how to construct a research strategy. Mood also gives excellent advice on researching beyond the library: locating and using community resources like historical societies, museums, fairs and festivals, storytelling groups, local colleges, newspapers and magazines, and individuals with knowledge of the field. The rest of the book is divided into eight sections, each one highlighting a separate region (the Northeast, the South and Southern Highlands, the Midwest, the Southwest, the West, the Northwest, Alaska, and Hawaii). Each regional section contains a useful overview essay, written by an expert on the folklore of that particular region, followed by a selective, annotated bibliography of books and a directory of related resources.

Author : Edward D. Ives
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0252063309

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George Magoon and the Down East Game War by Edward D. Ives Pdf

George Magoon (1851-1929), a notorious moose and deer poacher in Maine, was the hero of scores of funny stories of how he outwitted game wardens. Preserving these oral histories, Edward Ives documents Magoon's life and explores his significance as a folk hero within the context of the conservation movement, the cult of the sportsman, and Maine's increasingly restrictive game laws. "A rich and subtle book, an important work by a major scholar. . . . It is a major contribution to folklore studies, and to history and American studies as well." -- Journal of American Folklore

Author : Christopher R. Fee,Jeffrey B. Webb
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1265 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781610695688

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American Myths, Legends, and Tall Tales [3 volumes] by Christopher R. Fee,Jeffrey B. Webb Pdf

A fascinating survey of the entire history of tall tales, folklore, and mythology in the United States from earliest times to the present, including stories and myths from the modern era that have become an essential part of contemporary popular culture. Folklore has been a part of American culture for as long as humans have inhabited North America, and increasingly formed an intrinsic part of American culture as diverse peoples from Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania arrived. In modern times, folklore and tall tales experienced a rejuvenation with the emergence of urban legends and the growing popularity of science fiction and conspiracy theories, with mass media such as comic books, television, and films contributing to the retelling of old myths. This multi-volume encyclopedia will teach readers the central myths and legends that have formed American culture since its earliest years of settlement. Its entries provide a fascinating glimpse into the collective American imagination over the past 400 years through the stories that have shaped it. Organized alphabetically, the coverage includes Native American creation myths, "tall tales" like George Washington chopping down his father's cherry tree and the adventures of "King of the Wild Frontier" Davy Crockett, through to today's "urban myths." Each entry explains the myth or legend and its importance and provides detailed information about the people and events involved. Each entry also includes a short bibliography that will direct students or interested general readers toward other sources for further investigation. Special attention is paid to African American folklore, Asian American folklore, and the folklore of other traditions that are often overlooked or marginalized in other studies of the topic.

Author : George H. Lewis
Publisher : Popular Press
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Music
ISBN : 0879725745

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All that Glitters by George H. Lewis Pdf

This collection of essays examines modern country music in America, from its roots to today's music. Contributors look at aspects of the music as diverse as the creation of country culture in the honky tonk; the development of the Nashville music industry; and why country music singers are similar to the English romantic poets. Historians, sociologists, musicologists, folklorists, anthropologists, ethnographers, communication specialists, and journalists are all represented.

Author : Richard Mercer Dorson
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Folklore
ISBN : 9780226158594

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American Folklore by Richard Mercer Dorson Pdf

"Chicago history of American civilization ; 4." Traces the forms and content of American folklore from colonization to mass culture.