The Jack tales

told by R.M. Ward and his kindred in the Beech Mountain section of Western North Carolina and by other descendants of Council Harmon (1803-1896) elsewhere in the Southern Mountains; with three tales from Wise County, Virginia

Folklore Juvenile

Pages: 201
Published: 1993
Language: English

This collection presents eighteen classic Jack tales, drawn from the rich oral tradition of the North Carolina mountain country. These stories follow the clever and often mischievous character of Jack as he navigates various challenges and adventures. Readers will discover the enduring charm and wit of American folklore.