Record #:

35495

Author(s):

Malone, Ted

Abstract:

This is a synopsis of the novel Sea-Gift, written by Edwin W. Fuller in 1873. The author of the article believes this to be the earliest example of tall tale narratives in America.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 20 Issue 1, Feb 1972, p36-41, il

Subject(s):

Folk tales--North Carolina; Tall tales; Books--Reviews