Queen of the Hillbillies : The Writings of May Kennedy McCord /

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"Queen of the Hillbillies is a vibrant, long-overdue collection of the writings of May Kennedy McCord, who documented the traditions and history of her native Ozarks as one of the twentieth century's preeminent folklorists. This capacious volume features McCord's own multifaceted writ...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: McCord, May K. (Author)
Other Authors: Sutliff, Kristene (Editor), McCord, Patti (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Fayetteville : The University of Arkansas Press, 2022.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Folklore.
Folklore > Ozark Mountains Region.
Ozark Mountains Region > Social life and customs.
United States > Ozark Mountains Region.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • The Ozarks country
  • The good old days in the Ozarks
  • Crime and the law
  • Ghost stories
  • Politics and religion
  • Death and burials
  • We had fun!
  • Music of the Ozarks
  • Critters in the hills
  • Superstitions and granny cures
  • Signs and gardens
  • Time for school
  • How we did things
  • Seasons and celebrations in the Ozarks
  • Epilogue : "Goodbye, my time's pp".

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