Cohen, David Steven THE FOLKLORE AND FOLKLIFE OF NEW JERSEY Rutgers University Press New Brunswick, NJ (1984) 253pp over 50 B&W illustrations HC ISBN 0813509645 Includes all aspects of traditional culture, from stories handed down by word of mouth to crafts developed in the state. Author, as historian and folkloriest, uses historical documents, interviews, and artifacts to provide the first book of this kind on New Jersey. First section deals with folklore, defined as oral tradition, and includes chapters on myths, legends, jokes, names, folk beliefs, folk medicine, folk music, folk song and folk dance. The second section of the book studies folklife, or nonspoken tradions. Folk architecture, folk sculpture, folk painting, foodways, games and recreation, rituals ceremonies, and festivals fall into this category. fine w/fine dustjacket (hardcover) -- Brand New Copy Price: USD 12.50 other currencies   order no. BOOKS004113I    inquire

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