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Author: Benjamin Albert Botkin
Publisher: BBS Publishing Corporation
Published: 1982
Total Pages: 321
ISBN-13: 9780883656167
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscusses the origins and classification of anecdotes and explains the date, source, and meaning for over 400 traditional and popular anecdotes from around the country
Author: Benjamin Albert Botkin
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Published: 1944
Total Pages: 970
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKA collection of folklore, including an index of authors, titles, and first lines of songs and an index of subjects and names.
Author: Bettye Collier-Thomas
Publisher: Beacon Press
Published: 2018-10-09
Total Pages: 250
ISBN-13: 0807027839
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn Esquire “Best Christmas Book to Read During the Holidays” A collection of Christmas stories written by African-American journalists, activists, and writers from the late 19th century to the modern civil rights movement. Back in print for the first time in over a decade, this landmark collection features writings from well-known black writers, activists, and visionaries such as Pauline Hopkins, Langston Hughes, and John Henrik Clarke along with literary gems from rediscovered writers. Originally published in African American newspapers, periodicals, and journals between 1880 and 1953, these enchanting Christmas tales are part of the black literary tradition that flourished after the Civil War. Edited and assembled by esteemed historian Dr. Bettye Collier-Thomas, the short stories and poems in this collection reflect the Christmas experiences of everyday African Americans and explore familial and romantic love, faith, and more serious topics such as racism, violence, poverty, and racial identity. Featuring the best stories and poems from previous editions along with new material including “The Sermon in the Cradle” by W. E. B. Du Bois, A Treasury of African American Christmas Stories celebrates a rich storytelling tradition and will be cherished by readers for years to come.
Author: Publications International Ltd. Staff
Publisher:
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 328
ISBN-13: 9780785352396
DOWNLOAD EBOOKContains African American folktales adapted and illustrated by various authors and artists; folksongs and hymns; historical information; and profiles of noteworthy African Americans from diverse professions.
Author: Lawrence Jeffrey Epstein
Publisher: Jason Aronson
Published: 1989
Total Pages: 316
ISBN-13: 9780876688908
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Author: Benjamin Albert Botkin
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Published: 1949
Total Pages: 932
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Amy L. Cohn
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Published: 1993
Total Pages: 434
ISBN-13: 9780590428682
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA compilation of more than 120 folk songs, tales, poems, and stories telling the history of America and reflecting its multicultural society. Illustrated by award-winning artists.
Author: Frank D. McSherry
Publisher: Random House Value Publishing
Published: 1985
Total Pages: 696
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK"51 spine-chilling tales from every state in the Union plus Washington, D.C."--Jacket subtitle.
Author: Jennifer Armstrong
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published: 2006-08-22
Total Pages: 370
ISBN-13: 0375812563
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAmerican history comes alive in these 100 true stories that define our country. This magnificent treasury tells the story of America through 100 true tales. Some are tales of triumph—the midnight ride of Paul Revere, the Wright brothers taking to the air, Neil Armstrong’s first steps on the moon. Some are tales of tragedy—the fate of the Donner Party, the great fire in Chicago, the eruption of Mount Saint Helens. There are stories of inventors and athletes and abolitionists and artists. Stories about struggling for freedom—again and again, in so many ways. With full-color illustrations on nearly every page and short, exciting stories, this book is perfect for browsing by the entire family. Notes at the end of each story direct readers to related stories. And a guide to thematic story arcs offers readers (and teachers) an easy way to follow their particular interests throughout the book. A treasure trove of a book that belongs in every home! “This lively and engaging collection of stories recounting American history is a wonderful gift not only to the children of this country but also their parents. I can’t wait to share it with my grandchildren.” —Tom Brokaw
Author: Michael Farquhar
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Published: 2003-07-01
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 0142001929
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFollowing on the heels of his national bestseller A Treasury of Royal Scandals, Michael Farquhar turns his attention to matters a little closer to home with A Treasury of Great American Scandals. From the unhappy family relationships of prominent Americans to the feuds, smear campaigns, duels, and infamous sex scandals that have punctuated our history, we see our founding fathers and other American heroes in the course of their all-too-human events. Ineffectual presidents, lazy generals, traitors; treacherous fathers, nagging mothers, ungrateful children, embarrassing siblings; and stories about insanity, death, and disturbing postmortems are all here, as are disagreeable marriages, vile habits, and, of course, sex: good sex, bad sex, and good-bad sex too. We can take comfort in the fact that we are no worse and no better than our forebears. But we do have better media coverage. Bonus educational material: A brief history of the United States, including scandals! The American Hall of Shame! A complete listing of presidential administrations!
