Study of American Folklore: an Introduction

Brunvand, Jan H.

ISBN 10: 0393098036 / ISBN 13: 9780393098037

Published by W. W. Norton & Company, Incorporated, New York, New York, U.S.A., 1968

About this Item

Fine in Very Good +++ jacket 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. pp.383 with index. The author provides the basic terms, definitions, and theories for introductory courses in Anglo-American folklore. clean tight copy d/j slight edgewear with 1/2" tear front bottom.

Seller Inventory # 002940

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Study of American Folklore: an Introduction
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company, Incorporated, New York, New York, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 1968
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0393098036
• ISBN 13: 9780393098037
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

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.