Celebrating Latino Folklore [3 volumes]: An Encyclopedia of Cultural Traditions - Tapa dura

"A good introduction, which defines the term Latino; a very complete bibliography; and an appendix of medicinal plants round out the set, making this a good starting point for high school or undergraduate research. Summing up: recommended." - Choice "This three-volume collection could have been dubbed 'Everything You Wanted to Know about Latino Culture But Didn't Even Realize You Should Ask.' . . . Recommended for academic libraries with multicultural liberal arts majors, high school libraries, and large public libraries." - Booklist "The encyclopedia is groundbreaking, not because it is the first attempt to survey Latino folklore, but because it is so comprehensive. The editor, a highly regarded folklorist, however, warns that it is not an exhaustive study or a collection of folkloric texts. It stands proudly as one of the strongest reference works in multicultural America." - ARBA

Latino folklore comprises a kaleidoscope of cultural traditions. This compelling three-volume work showcases its richness, complexity, and beauty. * 300 A-Z entries that describe the myriad topics of Latino folklore * Contributions from distinguished scholars from across the United States * Photographs, paintings, and documents that supplement and enhance the essays * A short bibliography of suggested readings accompanies each essay