Black Rock: Mining Folklore Of The Pennsylvania Dutch is a book written by George Korson that explores the rich mining folklore of the Pennsylvania Dutch. The book is a collection of stories, legends, and songs that have been passed down through generations of miners and their families. The stories cover a wide range of topics, including the dangers of mining, the superstitions of the miners, and the daily lives of those who worked in the mines. Korson, who was a folklorist and musicologist, spent years collecting these ...
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Black Rock: Mining Folklore Of The Pennsylvania Dutch is a book written by George Korson that explores the rich mining folklore of the Pennsylvania Dutch. The book is a collection of stories, legends, and songs that have been passed down through generations of miners and their families. The stories cover a wide range of topics, including the dangers of mining, the superstitions of the miners, and the daily lives of those who worked in the mines. Korson, who was a folklorist and musicologist, spent years collecting these stories and songs from miners and their families in the Pennsylvania Dutch region. He provides a detailed introduction to the book, explaining the history of mining in the area and the cultural significance of the folklore that has developed around it. The book is divided into sections, each focusing on a different aspect of mining folklore. The first section covers the songs of the miners, including work songs, ballads, and hymns. The second section explores the superstitions and beliefs of the miners, such as the belief in the Tommyknockers, supernatural beings who were said to inhabit the mines. The third section covers the stories and legends of the mines, including tales of lost treasure and ghostly apparitions. Black Rock: Mining Folklore Of The Pennsylvania Dutch is a fascinating look at the rich cultural history of the mining communities of Pennsylvania. It provides a unique perspective on the lives and beliefs of the miners who worked in these dangerous and difficult conditions. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in folklore, mining history, or the cultural traditions of the Pennsylvania Dutch.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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This book contains loads of lore about the history of the coal mining area of PA, including songs and first person stories. It is not tightly edited but the author no doubt didn't want to leave out a single thing that he had dug up. I am interested in the history of the area where my ancestors lived and worked so am happy to have found it and grateful for all his hard work in pulling all the stories together.
