American Folk Legends

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Davy Crockett and the Great Mississippi Snag

Davy Crockett and the Great Mississippi Snag

"Ever hear of a feller named Davy Crockett?" Folks say he fell from the sky with a coonskin on his head and a smile on his face. But did you know he saved steamers on the Mighty Mississippi from a giant gator? Yesiree, that Davy Crockett roughed up...

John Henry vs. the Mighty Steam Drill

John Henry vs. the Mighty Steam Drill

"Ever hear of a feller named John Henry?" They say he was born with a 10-pound hammer in his hand! As a man, John was the fastest steel-drivin’ man helpin’ to build the railroad. So when a stranger challenged mighty John to take on a steam drill, what...

Johnny Appleseed Plants Trees Across the Land

Johnny Appleseed Plants Trees Across the Land

"Ever hear of a fellow named Johnny Appleseed?" They say he had a wolf as a pet and could heal wounds with his own two hands! But did you know that he spread apple seeds across the American frontier? "Kick off your boots" and listen to this...

Pecos Bill Tames a Colossal Cyclone

Pecos Bill Tames a Colossal Cyclone

"Ever hear of a feller named Pecos Bill?" They say he fell off his family’s covered wagon and was raised by wolves! But did you know that Pecos Bill once tamed a colossal cyclone from rippin’ up the West? "Kick off yer boots" and listen to this...