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Title:
The Marvelous Exploits of Paul Bunyan
As Told in the Camps of the White Pine Lumbermen for Generations During Which Time the Loggers Have Pioneered the Way Through the North Woods From Maine to California. Collected from Various Sources and Embellished for Publication
Note: Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Schwan. HTML version by Al Haines
Summary: "The Marvelous Exploits of Paul Bunyan" by William B. Laughead is an engaging collection of folklore rooted in American mythology, specifically within the logging traditions of the early 20th century. Written during the early decades of the 1900s, this book captures the tall tales and exaggerated adventures of the legendary lumberjack Paul Bunyan and his faithful blue ox, Babe. The narrative combines humor and folklore to highlight the larger-than-life exploits of Bunyan against the backdrop of America's logging industry. In this whimsical tale, Paul Bunyan is portrayed as an indomitable giant whose feats in the wilderness range from creating massive lakes to pioneering logging techniques. Alongside his companion, Babe the Big Blue Ox, Paul faces challenges and invents machines to enhance the logging process, showcasing his resourcefulness in the vast North Woods. The book is filled with amusing anecdotes about his crew, including a multitude of cooks and loggers, portraying a mix of camaraderie and chaos in their ambitious undertakings. Each story encapsulates a unique aspect of logging life while celebrating the spirit of American perseverance and ingenuity, making it a delightful read for those interested in folklore and American culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Laughead, William B., 1882-1958
EBook No.: 5800
Published: May 1, 2004
Downloads: 139
Language: English
Subject: Bunyan, Paul (Legendary character)
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Marvelous Exploits of Paul Bunyan
As Told in the Camps of the White Pine Lumbermen for Generations During Which Time the Loggers Have Pioneered the Way Through the North Woods From Maine to California. Collected from Various Sources and Embellished for Publication
Note: Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Schwan. HTML version by Al Haines
Summary: "The Marvelous Exploits of Paul Bunyan" by William B. Laughead is an engaging collection of folklore rooted in American mythology, specifically within the logging traditions of the early 20th century. Written during the early decades of the 1900s, this book captures the tall tales and exaggerated adventures of the legendary lumberjack Paul Bunyan and his faithful blue ox, Babe. The narrative combines humor and folklore to highlight the larger-than-life exploits of Bunyan against the backdrop of America's logging industry. In this whimsical tale, Paul Bunyan is portrayed as an indomitable giant whose feats in the wilderness range from creating massive lakes to pioneering logging techniques. Alongside his companion, Babe the Big Blue Ox, Paul faces challenges and invents machines to enhance the logging process, showcasing his resourcefulness in the vast North Woods. The book is filled with amusing anecdotes about his crew, including a multitude of cooks and loggers, portraying a mix of camaraderie and chaos in their ambitious undertakings. Each story encapsulates a unique aspect of logging life while celebrating the spirit of American perseverance and ingenuity, making it a delightful read for those interested in folklore and American culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Laughead, William B., 1882-1958
EBook No.: 5800
Published: May 1, 2004
Downloads: 139
Language: English
Subject: Bunyan, Paul (Legendary character)
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.