Record #:

35158

Author(s):

Williams, Cratis

Abstract:

Tall tales about some interesting men and women who lived in the Appalachian Mountains. Most were exaggerated stories about weird quirks, feats of strength, hunting, and religious fanatics.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 6 Issue 2, Dec 1958, p1-6

Subject(s):

Mountain people; Mountain life--Appalachian Region, Southern; Tall tales; Folklore--Appalachian Region, Southern