Tales and Towns of Northern New Jersey

Häftad, Engelska, 1967

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Beskrivning

Long regarded as folklife classics, Henry Charlton Beck's books are vivid recreations of the back roads, small towns, and legends that give New Jersey its special character. Rutgers University Press is pleased to make these important books available again in newly designed editions.

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Utgivningsdatum:1967-01-01
Mått:142 x 28 x 22 mm
Vikt:454 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:347
Förlag:Rutgers University Press
ISBN:9780813510194

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Father Henry Charlton Beck, who lived in New jersey nearly all his life, was the author of numerous books on new Jersey folklife, state editor of the Camden Courier-Post and writer for the Newark Star-Ledger. He is considered New Jersey's first folklorist and his painstaking work has left us with a rich collection of tales.

Innehållsförteckning

I. Gentleman in DisguiseII. The White Pilgrim of Dark MoonIII. The Shades of DeathIV. Snuff and SnuffleV. Frenche's "Castle" and WaterlooVI. "The Scourge of the Ramapos"VII. "Mend 'Em," Mendom, Mendem, MendhamVIII. "Sing Unto the Lord a New Song"IX. Hoboken to AlexandriaX. Beyond the River StyxXI. Toboggans and WampumXII. The Puzzle of WantageXIII. Beyond Great-GrandfatherXIV. Requiem for the FerriesXV. UndercliffA Note on the Author by John CunninghamIndex