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Encyclopedia of Urban Legends

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4 out of 5
Based on 439 Ratings and 42 Reviews

Book Description


The definitive word on the subject from the dean of urban legend studies.We all know those stories that are too bizarre to be true-roasted babies, vanishing hitchhikers, scuba divers in trees-but have you heard about the ice man or the bullet baby? This comprehensive and compellingly readable reference work will answer all your urban legend questions, offering alphabetical entries on ev... More
Book Information
PublisherW. W. Norton & Company
BindingPaperback (8 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages560
ISBN-100393323587
ISBN-13978-0393323580
Publication Date11/2002
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About Jan Harold Brunvand (Author) : Jan Harold Brunvand is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Published credits of Jan Harold Brunvand include Encyclopedia of Urban Legends, Scary Story Reader (American Storyt... more
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