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Author: Robert Dolezal

📘 American folklore and legend. by Robert Dolezal

Robert Dolezal’s anthology brings together a diverse collection of widely known American stories, poems, and songs that have become embedded in the country’s folklore. The volume highlights the social life and customs that shape U.S. cultural identity and offers readers a glimpse into the collective imagination and traditions of American communities.

First publish date: 1978

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure

Authors: Robert Dolezal

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