Tales from the United StatesA collection of 12 American folktales including "Davy Crockett's Worst Experience," "The Courtship of Sam Snaffles," and "John Henry." |
Contents
CONTENTS | 9 |
Pat and the Sarpint | 23 |
Water on the Brain | 37 |
Copyright | |
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