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American Folklore
Tall tales, folklorists, art, and more
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compiled by John Gettings |
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Tall Tales Characters
- Ethan Allen, hero of the American Revolution
- Daniel Boone, frontiersman
- Paul Bunyan, lumberjack of legend
- Calamity Jane, frontier character
- John Chapman (J. Appleseed), pioneer
- Buffalo Bill Cody, scout and showman
- Davy Crockett, frontiersman
- Mike Fink, legendary frontiersman
- John Henry, legendary strongman
- Jesse James, outlaw
- Casey Jones, locomotive engineer
- Annie Oakley, theatrical performer and "dead shot"
- Pecos Bill, cowboy
- Betsy Ross, seamstress
- Uncle Sam, term used to mean U.S.
Key Terms
Folklorists
External American Folklore Links
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