Blue men and river monsters : folklore of the north /
edited by John Zimm ; foreword by Michael Edmonds.
- Madison, WI : Wisconsin Historical Society Press, (c)2014.
- 1 online resource (xv, 264 pages) : illustrations
"A WPA collection."
Includes bibliographies and index.
Myths and legends. Elves, Bluemen, and other mythical creatures ; Ghosts ; Witches, wizards, and the spells they cast ; Medicine men and supernatural cures ; Animal stories ; Prophecies, dreams, and supernatural gifts -- Local history. Notable places and people ; Pioneers and homesteaders ; Town and village stories ; Mayhem and adventure ; Circus tales ; Lumberjack lore ; Characters -- Daily life and customs. Daily life ; Food and festivals ; Land and law ; Marriage and family.
9780870206719
Folklore--Wisconsin. Frontier and pioneer life--Wisconsin.