City Folk

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The legend of the Camel Hump Hillbillies is no joke. No one goes to the north side of Camel Hump Mountain because no one comes back from there. How did these hillbillies come to be? How did they get there? What are they really? Get ready for a ride in horror. Meet Trans, Kesha Satomomo, Marco Hernandez, Conway Addable, and Tubby Timms. The misfit guardian hunters have bonded, and now they hunt the hillbillies. Join them on a harrowing adventure into terror. See how these college misfits become the hunters and meet their guardians. All the blood and guts you would expect from hillbilly horror and more. It has terrifying images, blood-soaked scenes, gut-busting laughs, and a story that will haunt you to your core. City Folk is a terrifying adventure that is going to gross you out, creep you out, and freak you out.

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Genre : Fiction
Author : Robert Spina
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Release : 2018-02-17
File : 481 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781984509147


City Folk

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This is the story of English Country Dance, from its 18th century roots in the English cities and countryside, to its transatlantic leap to the U.S. in the 20th century, told by not only a renowned historian but also a folk dancer, who has both immersed himself in the rich history of the folk tradition and rehearsed its steps. In City Folk, Daniel J. Walkowitz argues that the history of country and folk dancing in America is deeply intermeshed with that of political liberalism and the ‘old left.’ He situates folk dancing within surprisingly diverse contexts, from progressive era reform, and playground and school movements, to the changes in consumer culture, and the project of a modernizing, cosmopolitan middle class society. Tracing the spread of folk dancing, with particular emphases on English Country Dance, International Folk Dance, and Contra, Walkowitz connects the history of folk dance to social and international political influences in America. Through archival research, oral histories, and ethnography of dance communities, City Folk allows dancers and dancing bodies to speak. From the norms of the first half of the century, marked strongly by Anglo-Saxon traditions, to the Cold War nationalism of the post-war era, and finally on to the counterculture movements of the 1970s, City Folk injects the riveting history of folk dance in the middle of the story of modern America.

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Genre : History
Author : Daniel J. Walkowitz
Publisher : NYU Press
Release : 2013-07-22
File : 352 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781479890354


City Folk And Country Folk

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“This scathingly funny comedy of manners” by the rediscovered female Russian novelist “will deeply satisfy fans of 19th-century Russian literature” (Publishers Weekly, starred review). City Folk and Country Folk is a seemingly gentle yet devastating satire of the aristocratic and pseudo-intellectual elites of 1860s Russia. Translated into English for the first time, the novel weaves a tale of manipulation, infatuation, and female assertiveness that takes place one year after the liberation of the empire's serfs. Upending Russian literary clichés of female passivity and rural gentry benightedness, Sofia Khvoshchinskaya centers her story on a common-sense, hardworking noblewoman and her self-assured daughter living on their small rural estate. Throwing off the imposed sense of duty toward their "betters", these two women ultimately triumph over the urbanites' financial, amorous, and matrimonial machinations. Sofia Khvoshchinskaya and her writer sisters closely mirror Britain's Brontës, yet Khvoshchinskaya's work contains more of Jane Austen's wit and social repartee, as well as an intellectual engagement reminiscent of Elizabeth Gaskell's condition-of-England novels. Written by a woman under a male pseudonym, this exploration of gender dynamics in post-emancipation Russian offers a new and vital point of comparison with the better-known classics of nineteenth-century world literature.

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Genre : Fiction
Author : Sofia Khvoshchinskaya
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Release : 2017-08-15
File : 273 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9780231544504


Folk City

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From Washington Square Park and Café Society to WNYC Radio and Folkways Records, New York City's cultural, artistic, and commercial assets helped to shape a distinctively urban breeding ground for the famous folk music revival of the 1950s and '60s. Folk City, by Stephen Petrus and Ronald Cohen, explores New York's central role in fueling the nationwide craze for folk music in postwar America.

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Genre : Music
Author : Stephen Petrus
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Release : 2015
File : 321 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9780190231026


North Italian Folk Sketches Of Town And Country Life

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Alice Vansittart Strettel Carr's 'North Italian Folk: Sketches of Town and Country Life' is a captivating exploration of the vibrant world of northern Italy, showcasing the rich tapestry of town and country life through a series of engaging sketches. Carr's literary style is characterized by vivid descriptions and keen observations, providing readers with a detailed and immersive experience of the Italian culture and landscape. Set against the backdrop of late 19th century Italy, the book offers a unique glimpse into the everyday lives of its people and the socio-cultural dynamics of the region. Carr's meticulous attention to detail and authentic portrayal of Italian life make this book a valuable resource for those interested in Italian folklore and traditions. Alice Vansittart Strettel Carr was a well-traveled writer with a deep appreciation for foreign cultures, which is reflected in her work. Her personal experiences and keen interest in folklore and anthropology are evident in 'North Italian Folk', making it a compelling and insightful read for those interested in European literature and history. Carr's nuanced portrayal of Italian society adds depth and authenticity to her narrative, making this book a must-read for enthusiasts of Italian culture and folklore. I highly recommend 'North Italian Folk: Sketches of Town and Country Life' to readers who are eager to embark on a literary journey through northern Italy. Carr's masterful storytelling and insightful observations offer a unique and enriching perspective on the diverse facets of Italian life, making this book a valuable addition to any library of European literature.

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Genre : History
Author : Alice Vansittart Strettel Carr
Publisher : Good Press
Release : 2023-11-11
File : 199 Pages
ISBN-13 : EAN:8596547635031


The Conscience Of The Folk Revival

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Israel G. "Izzy" Young was the proprietor of the Folklore Center in Greenwich Village from the late 1950s to the early 1970s. The literal center of the New York folk music scene, the Center not only sold records, books, and guitar strings but served as a concert hall, meeting spot, and information kiosk for all folk scene events. Among Young's first customers was Harry Belafonte; among his regular visitors were Alan Lomax and Pete Seeger. Shortly after his arrival in New York City in 1961, an unknown Bob Dyan banged away at songs on Young's typewriter. Young would also stage Dylan's first concert, as well as shows by Joni Mitchell, the Fugs, Emmylou Harris, and Tim Buckley, Doc Watson, Son House, and Mississippi John Hurt. The Conscience of the Folk Revival: The Writings of Israel "Izzy" Young collects Young's writing, from his regular column "Frets and Frails" for Sing Out Magazine (1959-1969) to his commentaries on such contentious issues as copyright and commercialism. Also including his personal recollections of seminal figures, from Bob Dylan and Alan Lomax to Harry Smith and Woody Guthrie, this collection removes the rose tinting of past memoirs by offering Young's detailed, day-by-day accounts. A key collection of primary sources on the American countercultural scene in New York City, this work will interest not only folk music fans, but students and scholars of American social and cultural history.

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Genre : Biography & Autobiography
Author : Izzy Young
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Release : 2013
File : 301 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9780810883086


The Changing Faces Of Tradition A Report On The Folk And Traditional Arts In The United States

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Publisher : DIANE Publishing
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File : 96 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781428966543


Up The Lake

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Living off-the-grid in coastal British Columbia, where mountains drop into the sea and people practice self-reliance and a different sense of purpose. Float cabin lifestyles on Powell Lake, BC. Travel by boat, kayak, bicycle, and all-terrain vehicle. Contrarian views of the people and places of coastal British Columbia.

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Genre : Travel
Author : Wayne Lutz
Publisher : Wayne J. Lutz
Release : 2013-12-15
File : 224 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781470071967


Bluegrass In Baltimore

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With an influx of Appalachian migrants who came looking for work in the 1940s and 1950s, Baltimore found itself populated by some extraordinary mountain musicians and was for a brief time the center of the bluegrass world. Life in Baltimore for these musicians was not easy. There were missed opportunities, personal demons and always the up-hill battle with prejudice against their hillbilly origins. Based upon interviews with legendary players from the golden age of Baltimore bluegrass, this book provides the first in-depth coverage of this transplanted-roots music and its broader influence, detailing the struggles Appalachian musicians faced in a big city that viewed the music they made as the "poorest example of poor man's music."

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Genre : Music
Author : Tim Newby
Publisher : McFarland
Release : 2015-06-15
File : 244 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9780786494392


Oswaal Cbse Ncert One For All Class 12 English Core For 2025 Board Exam

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Description of the Product: • 100 % Updated as per latest syllabus issued by CBSE • Extensive Theory with Concept wise Revision Notes, Mind Maps and Mnemonics • Visual Learning Aids with theoretical concepts and concept videos • NEP Compliance – with inclusion of CFPQ & Learning Framework • • questions issued by CBSE • Valuable Exam Insights – with all NCERT Textbooks questions & important NCERT Exemplar questions with solutions • Exam Readiness – with Previous Years’ Questions & SQP Questions and Board Marking Scheme Answers • On Point Practice – with Self-Assessment Questions & Practice Papers

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Genre : Study Aids
Author : Oswaal Editorial Board
Publisher : Oswaal Books
Release : 2024-05-04
File : 441 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9789362393302