Bypaths in Dixie Folk Tales of the South is a collection of traditional folk tales from the southern United States, compiled by Sarah Johnson Cocke. The book contains a wide range of stories, including ghost stories, tall tales, and legends, all of which are rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the South. The tales are told in a lively and engaging style, with vivid descriptions and colorful characters that bring the stories to life. Some of the stories are humorous, while others are more serious and thought-provoking. ...
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Bypaths in Dixie Folk Tales of the South is a collection of traditional folk tales from the southern United States, compiled by Sarah Johnson Cocke. The book contains a wide range of stories, including ghost stories, tall tales, and legends, all of which are rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the South. The tales are told in a lively and engaging style, with vivid descriptions and colorful characters that bring the stories to life. Some of the stories are humorous, while others are more serious and thought-provoking. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the folklore and traditions of the South, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the region's history and culture.1911. Contents: The Rooster Telephone; Old Man Gully s Hant; Jack O Lantern and the Glow Worm; Miss Race Hoss an de Fleas; Miss Race Hoss s Party; Ned Dog and Billy Goat; How the Bill Goat Lost His Tail; Shoo Fly; Election Day; Mister Bad Simmon Tree; Big Eye Buzzard; Mill Lilly Dove; Mister Grab-All Spider; Mister Rattlesnake; Miss Queen Bee; and Mister Tall Pine s Christmas Tree.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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