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Larger Than Life: The American Tall-Tale Postcard, 1905-1915

Morgan Williams

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Exaggeration to prove a point is the foundation of America's storytelling heritage. The photographic postcard originated as a visual format for the time-honored tall tale in the Midwest. This amusing volume on the tall-tale postcard captures many facets of life in turn-of-the-century, small-town America and vividly bears witness to a unique form of creativity. 150 illustrations.

Language: English

Pages: 130

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Abbeville Press

Release: May 01, 1990

ISBN: 1558590145

ISBN 13: 9781558590144

Larger Than Life: The American Tall-Tale Postcard, 1905-1915

Morgan Williams

3.4/5 ( ratings)

Exaggeration to prove a point is the foundation of America's storytelling heritage. The photographic postcard originated as a visual format for the time-honored tall tale in the Midwest. This amusing volume on the tall-tale postcard captures many facets of life in turn-of-the-century, small-town America and vividly bears witness to a unique form of creativity. 150 illustrations.

Language: English

Pages: 130

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Abbeville Press

Release: May 01, 1990

ISBN: 1558590145

ISBN 13: 9781558590144

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