Bypaths in Dixie: Folk Tales of the South

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cocke, Sarah Johnson

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Bypaths in Dixie: Folk Tales of the South" by Sarah Johnson Cocke is a collection of folk tales written in the early 20th century. The book captures the charm and humor of Southern life through its storytelling, showcasing the rich tapestry of cultural heritage and oral traditions. It features narratives filled with lively and colorful characters, such as the wise old nurse Mammy Phyllis, who imparts wisdom and playful stories to the children in her care. The opening of the collection introduces readers to the playful and imaginative world of young Willis and his companion Mary Van, who are guided by Mammy Phyllis. Through their interactions and exchanges, particularly regarding a "telephone" made of a table and a rooster's crowing, readers are drawn into a delightful blend of innocence and Southern dialect. This whimsical scenario not only highlights the children's playful nature but also sets the tone for the tales to follow, steeped in folklore, imaginative play, and the nurturing wisdom of older generations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The rooster telephone

Old man Gully's hant

Jack O'Lantern and the glow worm

Miss Race Hoss an' de fleas

Miss Race Hoss's party

Ned Dog and Billy Goat

How the billy goat lost his tail

Shoo fly

Election day

Mister Bad 'Simmon Tree

Big Eye Buzzard

Miss Lilly Dove

Mister Grab-All Spider

Mister Rattlesnake

Miss Queen Bee

Mister Tall Pine's Christmas tree

An afterword.

Credits:

E-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 85.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2012-12-10