Mississippi Negro Lore

"Mississippi Negro Lore" is a significant collection of stories, traditions, and cultural expressions from the African American community in Mississippi. Compiled by Sidney Fant Davis, this work provides invaluable insights into the rich heritage and unique experiences of African Americans in the Deep South.

Covering a range of topics, including folktales, songs, religious practices, and social customs, this book offers a window into the lives and perspectives of a community that has significantly shaped American culture. Davis meticulously documents the oral traditions passed down through generations, preserving them for future study and appreciation.

This edition ensures that "Mississippi Negro Lore" remains accessible to readers interested in folklore, African American history, and the cultural landscape of the Southern United States. It is an essential resource for understanding the complexities and contributions of African Americans in Mississippi.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

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