Download or read book The Legendary Casey Jones and Other American Folktales written by Geoffrey Thomas and published by Reformation Lightning. This book was released on 2021-10-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Casey Jones written by and published by Millbrook Press. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the life of the railroad engineer who was famous for always bringing his train in on time and whose brave actions during his last ride on the Cannonball Express saved the lives of all of the passengers and inspired the well-known ballad.
Download or read book Casey Jones written by Andrea P. Smith and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2011-08-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Casey Jones is best known for his work as a railroad engineer and for his dramatic death, which occurred when he was trying to stop his trainnamed Cannonballin order to save lives. This volume details Casey Jones's life and the tragic railroad accident that catapulted him to fame. Illustrated and narrated through the graphic-novel format, this volume is an excellent tool for getting students interested in history and reading.
Download or read book Casey Jones written by Marianne Johnston and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the life and the legend of Casey Jones, the most famous train engineer in history.
Download or read book Casey Jones written by and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FEATURES- Original full-color illustrations- Guaranteed sewn library binding- Table of contents, index, and glossary- Additional resources, maps, and recipes- Accelerated Reader quizzes available Spring 2004
Download or read book Casey Jones written by M. J. YORK and published by Child's World. This book was released on 2021-08 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on a real person, this tall tale tells the story of legendary train engineer Casey Jones and his heroic last ride on the Cannonball Express. Additional features to aid comprehension include background information and historical context of the tale, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.
Download or read book American Myths Legends and Tall Tales 3 volumes written by Christopher R. Fee and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2016-08-29 with total page 1265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating survey of the entire history of tall tales, folklore, and mythology in the United States from earliest times to the present, including stories and myths from the modern era that have become an essential part of contemporary popular culture. Folklore has been a part of American culture for as long as humans have inhabited North America, and increasingly formed an intrinsic part of American culture as diverse peoples from Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania arrived. In modern times, folklore and tall tales experienced a rejuvenation with the emergence of urban legends and the growing popularity of science fiction and conspiracy theories, with mass media such as comic books, television, and films contributing to the retelling of old myths. This multi-volume encyclopedia will teach readers the central myths and legends that have formed American culture since its earliest years of settlement. Its entries provide a fascinating glimpse into the collective American imagination over the past 400 years through the stories that have shaped it. Organized alphabetically, the coverage includes Native American creation myths, "tall tales" like George Washington chopping down his father's cherry tree and the adventures of "King of the Wild Frontier" Davy Crockett, through to today's "urban myths." Each entry explains the myth or legend and its importance and provides detailed information about the people and events involved. Each entry also includes a short bibliography that will direct students or interested general readers toward other sources for further investigation. Special attention is paid to African American folklore, Asian American folklore, and the folklore of other traditions that are often overlooked or marginalized in other studies of the topic.
Download or read book The Truth about Casey Jones written by Vance Randolph and published by . This book was released on 1945 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Rainbow Book of American Folk Tales and Legends written by Maria Leach and published by . This book was released on 1958 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tales from American folklore about bad men, ghosts, lies, and Native American tales.
Download or read book Casey Jones written by Kathleen Thompson and published by Raintree Pub. This book was released on 1988-12-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the life story of John Luther Jones, an American railroad engineer whose death was celebrated in the ballad Casey Jones, which made him a folk hero.
Download or read book Heroes Fools and Ghosts Folk Tales and Legends written by Gus Snedeker and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-09-02 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you heard of Anansi, the mischief-making spider from Africa? Do you know about the Blackfoot woman who married a star? Or have you heard stories about Jack, the hero who always wins both the treasure and the princess's heart? Discover stories from North America's folklore, including tales about: • why the world is the way it is • heroes and fools • ghosts and horrors • death and the world to come. Stories have power. They share the wisdom of other generations. They stir our imagination. They give us hope and courage. And sometimes they just make us laugh!
Download or read book American Folklores written by Omotayo Obi and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-05-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "American Folklores Part One: Classic American Folklores" is a book that explores ten classic American folk tales that have been passed down from generation to generation. The book starts with an introduction to American folklore and how it has influenced American culture over time. The first story featured is about Paul Bunyan and his blue ox, Babe. The tale follows Paul's journey across the country as he creates natural wonders and performs incredible feats of strength with the help of Babe. Next, the book explores the life and journey of Johnny Appleseed, a man who traveled across the country planting apple trees and spreading goodwill wherever he went. The story of Pecos Bill, a legendary cowboy with superhuman abilities, and his wild adventures in the Wild West is also featured in the book. Another tale featured is about John Henry, a man who challenges a steam-powered hammer in a battle to prove that human strength is superior to machine power. The book also includes a story about Davy Crockett, an American folk hero and frontiersman who was known for his hunting and fighting skills. Casey Jones, a heroic railroad engineer who tragically died while trying to save his passengers, is also featured in the book. The book then explores the life and heroism of Molly Pitcher, a woman who fought alongside her husband during the American Revolution. Ichabod Crane, a schoolteacher who encounters the terrifying Headless Horseman in Sleepy Hollow, is also included in the book. Finally, the book features the story of Rip Van Winkle, a man who falls asleep in the Catskill Mountains and wakes up twenty years later to find that the world has changed dramatically. Overall, "American Folklores Part One: Classic American Folklores" is a collection of timeless tales that continue to captivate readers of all ages. These stories provide a glimpse into America's rich cultural heritage and are a testament to the power of storytelling to inspire and entertain.
Download or read book Casey Jones written by Jeanne Mason and published by . This book was released on 2022-03-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Historically accurate children's biography of the latter 19th century steam locomotive engineer Casey Jones. Explains the various jobs associated with steam engine trains. Shows racial harmony, perseverance to reach a goal, family values. Illustrated by Lendell Lara.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of American Folklore written by Linda S. Watts and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encyclopedia of American Folklore helps readers explore the topics, terms, themes, figures, and issues related to the folklore of the United States.
Download or read book Folk Heroes and Heroines around the World written by Graham Seal and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2016-03-14 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive collection of folk hero tales builds on the success of the first edition by providing readers with expanded contextual information on story characters from the Americas to Zanzibar. Despite the tremendous differences between cultures and ethnicities across the world, all of them have folk heroes and heroines—real and imagined—that have been represented in tales, legends, songs, and verse. These stories persist through time and space, over generations, even through migrations to new countries and languages. This encyclopedia is a one-stop source for broad coverage of the world's folk hero tales. Geared toward high school and early college readers, the book opens with an overview of folk heroes and heroines that provides invaluable context and then presents a chronology. The book is divided into two main sections: the first provides entries on the major types and themes; the second addresses specific folk tale characters organized by continent with folk hero entries organized alphabetically. Each entry provides cross references as well as a list of further readings. Continent sections include a bibliography for additional research. The book concludes with an alphabetical list of heroes and an index of hero types.
Download or read book Casey Jones written by Edward Allen Bishop and published by . This book was released on 2005* with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Folklore from the Working Folk of America written by Tristram Potter Coffin and published by Anchor Books. This book was released on 1973 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Encompasses folk literature, folk-life, and folk speech, with twenty-seven folk melodies and a complete section of tales about twelve legendary figures including Casey Jones, Daniel Boone and Johnny Appleseed"--Jacket. Also covers folk poetry, riddles, superstitions, proverbs, games, and festivals.
