A book of New England legends and folk lore in prose and poetry. Illustrated by F. T. Merrill

A book of New England legends and folk lore in prose and poetry. Illustrated by F. T. Merrill

by Harry Hansen, Samuel Chamberlain, Frank T. Merrill, Samuel Adams Drake

Book 06241 of CIHM/ICMH Microfiche series = CIHM/ICMH collection de microfiches --

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Originally published over 100 years ago, New England Legends and Folk Lore is Samuel Adams Drake’s extraordinary collection of legends and folk tales. Stories include dozens of classics of New England lore that describe the times of witches and seafarers, strange nighttime occurrences and mysterious places. A classic and creative compilation of New England’s historical facts and mystical fiction.

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    How do the historical facts and mystical fiction blend together in these tales to shape our understanding of early New England identity?

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    How do the fears and superstitions reflected in these stories of witches and seafarers reveal the psychological pressures faced by early settlers?

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