Browsing by Author "Long, John"
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- The Devil, The Weaver's Bonny, and Alfreda Pell: Exploring the Roots of an Ancient Virginia Folk BalladLong, John (Montgomery County Branch Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities, 2005)An examination of an old ballad that provides a tangible link between Virginia's mountain culture and its English/Scottish routes.
- "Fork Me Out the Dimes": Newspaper Carriers' Addresses of Salem, Virginia, 1854-1904Long, John (Montgomery County Branch Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities, 2004)In the 19th century, it was not unusual for boys who delivered newspapers to present their customers with poems during the Christmas season to encourage large tips. This article presents an entertaining history of this practice.
- The Indian Captivity Narrative of Charles JohnstonLong, John (Montgomery County Branch Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities, 2007)A description of the first-hand account of Johnston's harrowing experience with the Shawnee Indians in 1790 along the Ohio River.