Colorado Myths and Legends

Colorado Myths and Legends

Author: Jan Murphy

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2016-11-01

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 1493023195

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From the Anasazi cliff dwellings to tales of Buffalo Bill's bravado, and from an unsolved bank robbery in Denver to the murder of Jon Benet Ramsey, Colorado Myths and Legends examines a fascinating array of puzzling events, unsolved mysteries, and tragic crimes in the often troubled (but always compelling!) history of the Centennial State. Read about the mysterious French miner-turned-hotelier, the incongruous Great Sand Dunes that stretch for miles at the base of towering snow-capped mountains, and the strange disappearance of an entire ancient civilization.


Spooky Colorado

Spooky Colorado

Author: S. E. Schlosser

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2011-08-02

Total Pages: 211

ISBN-13: 0762768363

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Tales of hauntings, strange happenings and other local lore throughout the Centennial state!


Once Upon A Virus

Once Upon A Virus

Author: Diane Goldstein

Publisher:

Published: 2004-08

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13:

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Out to see America and satisfy his travel bug, W. T. Pfefferle resigned from his position as director of the writing program at Johns Hopkins University and hit the road to interview sixty-two poets about the significance of place in their work. The lively conversations that resulted may surprise with the potential meanings of a seemingly simple concept. This gathering of voices and ideas is illustrated with photo and word portraits from the road and represented with suitable poems. The poets are James Harms, David Citino, Martha Collins, Linda Gregerson, Richard Tillinghast, Orlando Ricardo Menes, Mark Strand, Karen Volkman, Lisa Samuels, Marvin Bell, Michael Dennis Browne, David Allan Evans, David Romtvedt, Sandra Alcosser, Robert Wrigley, Nance Van Winckel, Christopher Howell, Mark Halperin, Jana Harris, Sam Hamill, Barbara Drake, Floyd Skloot, Ralph Angel, Carol Muske-Dukes, David St. John, Sharon Bryan, Donald Revell, Claudia Keelan, Alberto Rios, Richard Shelton, Jane Miller, William Wenthe, Naomi Shihab Nye, Peter Cooley, Miller Williams, Beth Ann Fennelly, Natasha Trethewey, Denise Duhamel, Campbell McGrath, Terrance Hayes, Alan Shapiro, Nikki Giovanni, Charles Wright, Rita Dove, Henry Taylor, Dave Smith, Nicole Cooley, David Lehman, Lucie Brock-Broido, Michael S. Harper, C. D. Wright, Mark Wunderlich, James Cummins, Frederick Smock, Mark Jarman, Carl Phillips, Scott Cairns, Elizabeth Dodd, Jonathan Holden, Bin Ramke, Kenneth Brewer, and Paisley Rekdal.


An Epidemic of Rumors

An Epidemic of Rumors

Author: Jon D. Lee

Publisher: University Press of Colorado

Published: 2014-01-14

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 149201320X

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In An Epidemic of Rumors, Jon D. Lee examines the human response to epidemics through the lens of the 2003 SARS epidemic. Societies usually respond to the eruption of disease by constructing stories, jokes, conspiracy theories, legends, and rumors, but these narratives are often more damaging than the diseases they reference. The information disseminated through them is often inaccurate, incorporating xenophobic explanations of the disease’s origins and questionable medical information about potential cures and treatment. Folklore studies brings important and useful perspectives to understanding cultural responses to the outbreak of disease. Through this etiological study Lee shows the similarities between the narratives of the SARS outbreak and the narratives of other contemporary disease outbreaks like AIDS and the H1N1 virus. His analysis suggests that these disease narratives do not spring up with new outbreaks or diseases but are in continuous circulation and are recycled opportunistically. Lee also explores whether this predictability of vernacular disease narratives presents the opportunity to create counter-narratives released systematically from the government or medical science to stymie the negative effects of the fearful rumors that so often inflame humanity. With potential for practical application to public health and health policy, An Epidemic of Rumors will be of interest to students and scholars of health, medicine, and folklore.


Prietita Y la Llorona

Prietita Y la Llorona

Author: Gloria Anzaldúa

Publisher: Children's Book Press

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 46

ISBN-13: 9780892391677

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All her life, Prietita has heard terrifying tales of "la llorona", the legendary ghost of a woman who steals children at night. When she actually encounters the ghost, Prietita discovers a compassionate woman who helps Prietita on her journey of self-discovery. Based on a Mexican legend. Full-color illustrations.


Yaqui Myths and Legends

Yaqui Myths and Legends

Author:

Publisher: University of Arizona Press

Published: 1959

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 9780816504671

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Sixty-one tales narrated by Yaquis reflect this people's sense of the sacred and material value of their territory.


Old Mose

Old Mose

Author: James E. Perkins

Publisher:

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 106

ISBN-13:

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Examines early 20th-century fact and myth surrounding Old Mose, the feared grizzly bear of Black Mountain, in Fremont County, Colorado.


The Dynamics of Folklore

The Dynamics of Folklore

Author: Barre Toelken

Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."

Published: 2013-02-01

Total Pages: 736

ISBN-13: 1457180715

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One of the most comprehensive and widely praised introductions to folklore ever written. Toelken's discussion of the history and meaning of folklore is delivered in straightforward language, easily understood definitions, and a wealth of insightful and entertaining examples. Toelken emphasizes dynamism and variety in the vast array of folk expressions he examines, from "the biology of folklore," to occupational and ethnic lore, food ways, holidays, personal experience narratives, ballads, myths, proverbs, jokes, crafts, and others. Chapters are followed by bibliographical essays, and over 100 photographs illustrate the text. This new edition is accessible to all levels of folklore study and an essential text for classroom instruction.


Sunk Without a Sound

Sunk Without a Sound

Author: Brad Dimock

Publisher:

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 9781892327987

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In November 1928 an empty scow was found adrift and empty in the Colorado River. No bodies were found. But since 1971 several people have come forward claiming to be the occupants; one confesses to being a murderer.


Colorado Legends & Lore

Colorado Legends & Lore

Author: Stephanie Waters

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2014-08-12

Total Pages: 147

ISBN-13: 1625850131

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Colorado is steeped in stories as unique as the people who settled it. Each wave of exploration and settlement brought new tales to explain the mysteries of this incomparable place. With extreme weather and breathtaking landscapes, it seems only natural that Colorado could play host to UFOs, stripper lightning and the Fountain of Love. From creation myths and rumored Aztec treasure to snow snakes and drunken house flies, professional yarn-spinner Stephanie Waters turns an eye to the ancient lore of the Centennial State.