Folk Saints of the Borderlands

Folk Saints of the Borderlands
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Publisher : Rio Nuevo Pub
Total Pages : 175
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ISBN-10 : 1887896511
ISBN-13 : 9781887896511
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Book Synopsis Folk Saints of the Borderlands by : James S. Griffith

Download or read book Folk Saints of the Borderlands written by James S. Griffith and published by Rio Nuevo Pub. This book was released on 2003 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents portraits of unconventional figures in the Borderlands region who gained iconic status in folklore.


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