Handbook of American Folklore

TLDR

The handbook surveys American folklore, covering experiences, myths, settings, entertainments, forms, and performers. It presents sections on interpreting research and on research methods. The volume concludes with a presentation of research findings.

Abstract

Preface: Richard M. Dorson Introduction: W. Edson Richmond Part I. Topics of Research American Experiences American Cultural Myths American Settings American Entertainments American Forms and Performers Part II. Interpretation of Reasearch Part III. Methods of Research Part IV. Presentation of Research