the pocket treasury of American folklore
Book Details
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Author: B. A. Botkin
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Publisher: Pocket Books
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Language: English
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Published Year: 1950
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Pages: 407
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Cover: Paperback
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Dimensions: 17 x 11 cm
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Condition: Used – Good (Pages are yellowish due to age)
About the Book
This 1950 paperback edition by B. A. Botkin is a classic mid-20th century publication from Pocket Books, one of the pioneers of mass-market paperbacks in America. Spanning 407 pages, this compact yet substantial volume reflects the era’s tradition of making rich literary and cultural works accessible to a broad readership.
Botkin, known for his contributions to American folklore and cultural studies, brought scholarly insight together with engaging narrative style. His works often captured the spirit, traditions, and oral histories that shaped American identity. The portable size (17 x 11 cm) makes this edition characteristic of vintage pocket paperbacks, valued by collectors and enthusiasts of classic publishing history.
Although the pages have naturally yellowed over time, the book remains in good reading condition and structurally sound. This edition is ideal for collectors of 1950s paperbacks, readers interested in American cultural heritage, and those who appreciate historically significant literary works.
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the pocket treasury of American folklore
the pocket treasury of American folklore
Book Details
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Author: B. A. Botkin
-
Publisher: Pocket Books
-
Language: English
-
Published Year: 1950
-
Pages: 407
-
Cover: Paperback
-
Dimensions: 17 x 11 cm
-
Condition: Used – Good (Pages are yellowish due to age)
About the Book
This 1950 paperback edition by B. A. Botkin is a classic mid-20th century publication from Pocket Books, one of the pioneers of mass-market paperbacks in America. Spanning 407 pages, this compact yet substantial volume reflects the era’s tradition of making rich literary and cultural works accessible to a broad readership.
Botkin, known for his contributions to American folklore and cultural studies, brought scholarly insight together with engaging narrative style. His works often captured the spirit, traditions, and oral histories that shaped American identity. The portable size (17 x 11 cm) makes this edition characteristic of vintage pocket paperbacks, valued by collectors and enthusiasts of classic publishing history.
Although the pages have naturally yellowed over time, the book remains in good reading condition and structurally sound. This edition is ideal for collectors of 1950s paperbacks, readers interested in American cultural heritage, and those who appreciate historically significant literary works.
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Book Details
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Author: B. A. Botkin
-
Publisher: Pocket Books
-
Language: English
-
Published Year: 1950
-
Pages: 407
-
Cover: Paperback
-
Dimensions: 17 x 11 cm
-
Condition: Used – Good (Pages are yellowish due to age)
About the Book
This 1950 paperback edition by B. A. Botkin is a classic mid-20th century publication from Pocket Books, one of the pioneers of mass-market paperbacks in America. Spanning 407 pages, this compact yet substantial volume reflects the era’s tradition of making rich literary and cultural works accessible to a broad readership.
Botkin, known for his contributions to American folklore and cultural studies, brought scholarly insight together with engaging narrative style. His works often captured the spirit, traditions, and oral histories that shaped American identity. The portable size (17 x 11 cm) makes this edition characteristic of vintage pocket paperbacks, valued by collectors and enthusiasts of classic publishing history.
Although the pages have naturally yellowed over time, the book remains in good reading condition and structurally sound. This edition is ideal for collectors of 1950s paperbacks, readers interested in American cultural heritage, and those who appreciate historically significant literary works.
