Woven through the foreword by Robert Cantwell is Green's biography, key to understanding his unique mix of activism and scholarship." 6 X 0.75 X 9.25 inches 272 pages. In an afterword, Green traces his career and reflects on the state of folklore as a discipline. Selections include a study of folk depictions in the art of Thomas Hart Benton, investigations of occupational and labor language, and a contemplative account of personal and political morality in the study of Appalachian musicians. This book gathers twelve essays intended to represent the range of Green's writings over forty years. An inspiration to a generation of students and scholars, Green was known for the remarkable passion, intelligence, and curiosity he brought to his explorations of everyday people, their communities, their work, and their forms of expression. "Archie Green-shipwright, folklorist, teacher, and lobbyist-was a legendary figure in the field of American folklore and vernacular culture studies. We package all books in custom cardboard book boxes for shipment and ship daily with tracking numbers. The pages are clean, crisp, unmarked and uncreased. This specific hardback book is in like new condition with a hard board cover that has sharp edges and corners and has a tight binding.
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