This vintage 1943 edition of The Jack Tales by Richard Chase features folk tales from the Southern Appalachians, collected and retold with rich cultural detail. A classic in American folklore, this book includes stories passed down through generations, including tales of Jack and his adventures.

• Author: Richard Chase

• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin

• Copyright: 1943 (renewed 1971)

• ISBN: 0-395-06694-8

• Format: Hardcover, approx. 6x9 inches

• Pages: ~202

• Illustrations: By Berkeley Williams, Jr.

• Genre: Folklore / Appalachian Studies

Ideal for collectors of American folklore, educators, or fans of oral storytelling traditions.