The Study of American Folklore: an Introduction

Brunvand, Jan Harold

ISBN 10: 0393098036 / ISBN 13: 9780393098037

Published by W. W. Norton & Company, Inc., New York, 1968

About this Item

A Near Fine edition with some discoloration to the boards in a price-clipped Fine dust-jacket ; is a concise and accessible introduction to the folkloristics of the United States. It covers a wide range of topics, from the history of American folkloristics to specific topics such as ballads, traditional tales, and regional folklore.This book is a concise and accessible introduction to the folkloristics of the United States. It covers a wide range of topics, from the history of American folkloristics to specific topics such as ballads, traditional tales, and regional folklore.; 8vo; 383 pages; 54860: two volume set.

Seller Inventory # 54897

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Study of American Folklore: an Introduction
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company, Inc., New York
• Publication Date: 1968
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0393098036
• ISBN 13: 9780393098037
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

About this title

Synopsis

Pen scoring throughout. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges are somewhat dust-dulled. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 383 pages; Description: xii, 383 p. Illus. 22 cm. Subjects: Folklore --United States. Methodology. Social life and customs.

About the Author

Jan Harold Brunvand lives in Salt Lake City, where he is professor emeritus at the University of Utah. He is the author of numerous books, including The Vanishing Hitchhiker; The Choking Doberman; The Baby Train; Too Good to Be True; and Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid.