A Treasury of Afro-American Folklore: The Oral Literature, Traditions, Recollections, Legends, Tales, Songs, Religious Beliefs, Customs, Sayings and Humor of Peoples of African American Descent in the

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Summary: Treasury, Indeed!
Review: A Treasury of Afro-American Folklore: The Oral Literature, Traditions, Recollections, Legends, Tales, Songs, Religious Beliefs, Customs, Sayings and Humor of Peoples of African American Descent in the Americas
by Harold Courlanderis is a much loved, often used book and cited text in my personal library--it is bound to be the same for anyone interesed in African American folklore. This book is encyclopedic in scope yet it is also very rich, diverse and deep. Contains the stories of Africans in all points of the Americas, even countries where African presence and contribution has been largely overlooked. This is an essential text for the student of African American history, folklore or arts. Highly recommended!