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Paul Bunyan
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781025898377
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 272
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.57 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Paul Bunyan is a seminal collection of tales celebrating the legendary giant lumberjack who has become a cornerstone of American folklore. Authored by James Stevens, this work brings to life the extraordinary feats and whimsical adventures of Bunyan and his loyal companion, Babe the Blue Ox, as they traverse the vast forests of North America. These stories, born from the oral traditions of logging camps, capture the rugged spirit and imaginative humor of the frontier era.
Through vivid storytelling, Stevens explores the mythic proportions of the American wilderness, portraying Bunyan not just as a worker of superhuman strength, but as a cultural icon representing the industriousness and perseverance of a growing nation. The narratives delve into the origins of natural landmarks and the camaraderie of the lumberjacks, blending history with high-spirited fantasy. As a literary exploration of tall tales, Paul Bunyan remains an essential piece of Americana, offering readers a glimpse into the heart of early 20th-century myth-making and the enduring power of the frontier legend.
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