Wasatch County Library

Davy Crockett battles Snag, a fierce gator, from destroying steamers along the Mississipi River.

A strange varmint haunts the woodsman who lopped off its tail.

Miss Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind and Fireyes the panther engage in an epic wrestling match before becoming "great and glorious" friends.

Hare turns his bad luck around by striking a clever deal with the rich and lazy bear down the road.

A retelling of the tall tale about a railroad engineer named Casey Jones.

"This truly tall tale weaves the story of giant lumberjack Paul Bunyan and his beloved bovine companion, Babe. Additional features to aid comprehension include background information and historical context of the tale, and an introduction to the author and illustrator."--Publisher's website.

Boss Lion threatens to eat all the inhabitants of the village, until he is outsmarted by B'rer Rabbit.

A Southern folktale in which kind Blanche, following the instructions of an old witch, gains riches, while her greedy sister makes fun of the old woman and is duly rewarded.

"The fighting was intense, the casualties high, and the heroism renowned. However, there's a peculiar history and downright macabre legacy associated with the Civil War that while less familiar, is irresistibly compelling. In Weird Civil War, you'll find plenty of tragic tales, strange facts, and spooky scenarios to astonish you, from 'The Ghosts of Gettysburg' to 'The Wolf Man of Versailles,' to 'The Secret Life of John Wilkes Booth.' Curious artifacts,...