Format:
xii, 239 Seiten
ISBN:
9781647791162
,
1647791162
Series Statement:
Shepperson series in Nevada history
Content:
"Monumental Lies explores early western folklore complete with its playful embrace of tall tales and exaggeration, a brand of deceit woven into diverse traditions by people placing their mark on the region. Examining a wide variety of sources ranging from private journals, books, newspaper articles and archaeological remains, this considers how folklore took root in rocky soil during the nineteenth century and then how modern perspective regards the popularized Wild West"--
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Online-Ausgabe ISBN 978-1-64779-117-9
Language:
English
