by Adrien Stoutenburg (Author)
Eight exciting classic American Tall Tales This collection includes the famed stories of Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill, Stormalong, Mike Fink, Davy Crockett, Johnny Appleseed, John Henry, and Joe Magarac, with evocative illustrations by Richard M. Powers.
Back Jacket
Here are the most robust characters in American legend. Told by a poet with a poet's ear for the impact of words, these American mavericks walk and talk accross the pages in a free, wide way, as they walked and talked accross the free, wide America of pioneer days.
Author Biography
Adrien Stoutenberg was a poet and writer of children's fiction. Having written over forty books, she is best known for her poetry collection Heroes, Advise Us, which was the 1964 Lamont Poetry Selection.
Richard M. Powers was a prolific illustrator, best known for his work illustrating science fiction book covers such as
Pebble in the Sky.
Number of Pages: 112
Dimensions: 0.32 x 7.82 x 5.06 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: October 28, 1976
