Utah Myths And Legends

Author : Michael O'reilly
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493028391
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Utah Myths and Legends written by Michael O'reilly and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-10-01 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Utah may be best known for its mesmerizingly beautiful high deserts, the largest salt water lake in the Western Hemisphere, and as the home base for one of the world’s most popular religious groups, but few may know about the Lost Rhoades mine purportedly full of gold treasure, the unseen residents of Heritage Park, or an unusually large, three-toed primate that steals livestock. Each episode included in this book explores unusual phenomena, strange events, and mysteries in Utah’s history. From Butch Cassidy's clever Castle Gate robbery to reported sightings of UFOs and aliens, Utah Myths and Legends makes history fun and pulls back the curtain on some of the state's most fascinating and compelling stories.

Author : Michael O'Reilly
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493082884
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mysteries and Legends of Utah written by Michael O'Reilly and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2024-01-11 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Jedediah Smith's final moments to persistent rumors of bigfoot, from the rise of an unlikely uranium magnate to the mysterious end of Butch Cassidy, this selection of twelve stories from Utah's past explores some of the Beehive State's most compelling mysteries and debunks some of its most famous myths.

Author : David Stanley
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Folklore in Utah written by David Stanley and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : David Stanley
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 366 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Folklore in Utah written by David Stanley and published by . This book was released on 2004-09 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over thirty scholars examine the development of folklore studies through the lens of over one hundred years of significant activity in a state that has provided grist for the mills of many prominent folklorists. In the past the Folklore Society of Utah has examined the work of such scholars in biographical and other essays published in its newsletters. This book incorporates those essays and goes well beyond them to include many other topices, offering a thorough history of folklore studies and a guide to resources for those pursuing research in Utah now and in the future. The essays survey the development and contributions of folklore studies in Utah from 1892 to 2004 but also represent developments in both academic and public-sector folklore throughout the United States. Following a thorough historical introduction, part I profiles the first folklorists working in the state, including Hector Lee, Thomas Cheney, Austin and Alta Fife, Wayland Hand, and Lester Hubbard. Part II looks at the careers of prominent Utah folklorists Jan Harold Brunvand, Barre Toelken, and William B. Wilson, as well as the works of the next, current generation of folklorists. Part III covers studies in major folklore genres, with essays on the study of material culture, vernacular architecture, and Mormon, ethnic, Native American, and Latino folklore. Part IV examines public folklore programs including organizations, conferences, and tourism. Back matter describes academic programs at Utah institutions of higher education, summarizes the holdings of the various folklore archives in the state, and provides a complete cross-indexed bibliography of articles, books, and recordings of Utah folklore.

Author : Lynn Arave
Publisher : History Press
ISBN 13 : 9781467150675
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Legends, Lore and True Tales of Utah written by Lynn Arave and published by History Press. This book was released on 2022-07-25 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Legends, Lore and True Tales of Utah explores an eclectic past Ordinary history books often fail to address the obscure or the unexplained, leaving questions buried in annals of yesteryear. Where were Utah's mythical monsters, including Bigfoot, spotted? How did 'Schoolmarm's Bloomers' become a state symbol? What created the Lagoon Amusement Park's 'dark side'? Why did 'Frankenstein' prowl through the Cache town of Clarkston? Does Sardine Canyon hide the state's fishiest story? Exactly what was the 'Lakemobile' that rolled through the Great Salt Lake? When and why did BYU temporarily ban football? How is it that the first college basketball team to ever play in the state was all women, and they beat the men? Retired journalist Lynn Arave presents this unique collection, including over a hundred photographs, of the Beehive State's offbeat history.

Author : Edward Lawrence
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493023500
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Montana Myths and Legends written by Edward Lawrence and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-06-05 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tales of intrigue in this book include unusual unsolved crimes, unidentified flying objects, spine-tingling ghost stories, well-documented sea creature sightings, and more. Based on historic accounts from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Montana Myths and Legends recounts several myths and mysteries from the Big Sky State's past, verifying some tales from multiple accounts and exposing some stories for what may have really occurred. From a haunted prison in Red Lodge to persistent rumors of bigfoot appearances, from whispered descriptions of the "tommyknockers" who help miners in trouble to a famous union organizer found lynched from a bridge in Butte, this selection of fourteen stories from Montana's past explores some of the Treasure State's most compelling mysteries and debunks some of its most famous myths.

Author : Linda Dunning
Publisher : Cedar Fort
ISBN 13 : 9781599550589
Total Pages : 271 pages
Book Rating : 4.8X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lost Landscapes written by Linda Dunning and published by Cedar Fort. This book was released on 2007 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Utah is a land of untamed beauty. from the snowy peaks of the Wasatch Mountains to the brilliant red rocks of Southern Utah, the state boasts views and vistas found nowhere else in the nation. Travelers can glean a great amount of history from the scenes they see and the places they visit, yet there are other stories and legends that belong to Utah and her native land - tales that are not often told. Saltair was once the premier resort on the shores of the Great Salt Lake. Now it lies abandoned and in disrepair, almost mythical in appearance. Mount Timpanogos's unique shape subtly speaks the story of Utahna and the Indian brave who loved her. and not so long ago, the Anasazi Indians were a thriving people, destined for greatness - until they disappeared into the canyons from which they'd carved their civilization, leaving no clues as to their whereabouts. for young and old alike, Lost Landscapes will pique interest and raise questions to the mysteries lurking within Utah's borders. Whether it be the unsolved riddles of places, people, puzzling objects, or legends that have been passed down through the generations, everyone will find something that will have them eagerly turning to the next page.

Author : Dale R. Bascom
Publisher : Cedar Fort Publishing & Media
ISBN 13 : 1599555697
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Following the Legends: A GPS Guide to Utah's Lost Mines and Hidden Treasures written by Dale R. Bascom and published by Cedar Fort Publishing & Media. This book was released on 2023-02-02 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the thrill of chasing tales of hidden treasures and lost mines in Utah's mountains with Following the Legends. Packed full of expert advice and mysterious legends, and employing modern GPS and mapping software technology, this book sheds a new light on Utah's rich history and will be sure to intrigue both the curious and adventurous alike.

Author : Anthon S. Cannon
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780783755380
Total Pages : 530 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Popular Beliefs and Superstitions from Utah written by Anthon S. Cannon and published by . This book was released on with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Michael Rutter
Publisher : Falcon Guides
ISBN 13 : 9780762724277
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Outlaw Tales of Utah written by Michael Rutter and published by Falcon Guides. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book uncovers their astonishing true stories of the notorious Butch Cassidy, The Sundance Kid, Kid Curry, and Gunplay Maxwell, as well as those of equally raucous but lesser known outlaws and crimes from Utah history.