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Juneteenth Texas: Essays in African-American Folklore (Publications of the Texas Folklore Society) - Hardcover

 
9781574410181: Juneteenth Texas: Essays in African-American Folklore (Publications of the Texas Folklore Society)

Synopsis

Explores African-American folkways and traditions from both African-American and white perspectives. This title includes descriptions and classifications of different aspects of African-American folk culture in Texas. It also explores the songs and stories and specific performers such as Lightnin' Hopkins, Manse Lipscomb, and Bongo Joe.

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About the Author

FRANCIS EDWARD ABERNETHY is professor emeritus of English at Stephen F. Austin State University and former Secretary-Editor of the Texas Folklore Society. PATRICK B. MULLEN is professor of English at Ohio State University. ALAN GOVENAR is president of Documentary Arts and a writer, folklorist, photographer, and filmmaker.

Synopsis

Includes personal essays, folktales, songs, and biographies.

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