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100 1 _aLaughead, William B.,
_d1882-1958
245 1 4 _aThe Marvelous Exploits of Paul Bunyan :
_bAs 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
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-05-01
508 _aProduced by David Schwan. HTML version by Al Haines
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBunyan, Paul (Legendary character)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5800
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