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The Mexican Pet - Jan Harold Brunvand
The Mexican Pet
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"A uniquely entertaining book: edifying scholarship, diverting social history."—Elaine Kendall, Los Angeles Times"[The book] captures the spirit of convivial storytelling and even encourages the activity. . . . Many readers . . . will be gratified to know that Brunvand intends to continue this... show more
"A uniquely entertaining book: edifying scholarship, diverting social history."—Elaine Kendall, Los Angeles Times"[The book] captures the spirit of convivial storytelling and even encourages the activity. . . . Many readers . . . will be gratified to know that Brunvand intends to continue this series of relaxed, unofficial excursions into popular legends. Admirers of curiosa and the psychology of crowds cannot afford to miss them." —Kirkus Reviews
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Format: paperback
ISBN: 9780393305425 (0393305422)
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Pages no: 224
Edition language: English
Category:
Non Fiction, Humor, Culture, Pop Culture, Folklore, Urban Legends
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Kaethe
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I'm a Brunvand fan, so I enjoy reading the urban legends and reading about their evolution. Every one of his books is like a really good, eye-opening college class, only without tests.
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Other editions (2)
The Mexican Pet - Jan Harold Brunvand
The Mexican Pet: More "New" Urban Legends and Some Old Favorites - Jan Harold Brunvand
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